Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Rear Shelf: Customer Interest
Package Shelf - Road Noise To The Interior
NO: 23-52-98
GROUP: Body
DATE: Oct. 30, 1998
SUBJECT:
Road Noise
MODELS:
1998 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Excessive road noise heard inside vehicle while driving on rough road surfaces; more pronounced in the rear seat.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify that TSB's 23-28-98, Trunk Water and Dust Leaks, and/or 23-30-98, Wind Noise, have been performed or that the symptoms are not present.
Road noise can enter the passenger compartment through the same path(s) as water and dust. If excessive road noise is still present in the rear seat area,
perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
(AR) 1
04628854AC
Silencer, Under Package Shelf, Concorde
(AR) 1
04628855AB
Silencer, Under Package Shelf, Intrepid
4
04780598AA
Stuffer Bag
1
05014548AA
Damper, Wheel House, Right
1
05014549AA
Damper, Wheel House, Left
2
05014552AA
Damper, Shock Tower
(AR) 1
05014547AA
Absorber, Sound, Package Shelf, Concorde
(AR) 1
05014546AA
Absorber, Sound, Package Shelf, Intrepid
6
06501925
Pin, Silencer
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing an under package shelf silencer, a package shelf sound absorber, wheel house and shock tower dampers, and stuffer
bags.
1.
Remove rear seat cushion and back.
2.
Remove quarter trim upper (leave seat belt attached) and lower trim panels.
3.
Remove push in fasteners.
4.
Pull rear shelf trim panel away from rear glass to disengage clips.
5.
Open deck lid and disconnect CHMSL wire connector (Concorde).
6.
Remove rear shelf panel from vehicle.
7.
From the trunk side loosely fit the under shelf panel silencer. p/n 04628854/5AA. Mark fastener locations, drill 6.6 mm (1/4 in.) holes.
