Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Strut / Shock Tower: Customer Interest
Instrument Panel - Clicking Sound
NO: 23-10-98
GROUP: Body
DATE: Mar. 13, 1998
SUBJECT:
Clicking Sound on Right Side Top of Instrument Panel
MODELS:
1998 (LH) Intrepid
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Clicking sound on right side, top of instrument panel, near lower windshield area.
DIAGNOSIS:
Test drive the vehicle on a rough road, if a clicking noise is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
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Rivet, 1/4" Diameter
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a rivet in the right front shock tower.
1.
Remove air cleaner housing.
2.
Remove the battery ground cables from the shock tower.
3.
Center punch and drill one 1/4" hole in the right front shock tower (Figure 1). The hole should pass through the front shock tower reinforcement
and the front wheelhouse panel.
NOTE:
AN ALUMINUM A/C LINE IS ROUTED NEAR THE 1/4" HOLE LOCATION. THE ALUMINUM A/C LINE MUST BE PROTECTED
DURING DRILLING AND RIVETING TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
4.
Coat the rivet with Mopar RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, p/n 04318025, and install from the engine compartment side.
