E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Windshield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instrument Panel - Creaking/Squeaking Noise
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INSTRUMENT PANEL - "CREAKING" OR "SQUEAKING" NOISE FROM LEFT HAND SIDE
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NOISE - "CREAKING" OR "SQUEAKING" FROM LEFT HAND SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
Article No. 89-4-11
LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-89 ECONOLINE
ISSUE:
A "creaking" or "squeaking" noise that appears to be coming from the left hand side of the instrument panel may be caused by the
windshield spacer rubbing on the bottom edge of the windshield glass. The noise is most noticeable when the vehicle is turned left or right
or driven on rough roads.
ACTION:
Remove the windshield spacer from the lower left hand corner of the windshield. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
FIGURE 1
1.
Remove the left hand windshield belt moulding, Figure 1.
2.
Remove and throw away the spacer from the lower left hand corner of the windshield.
NOTE:
THE WINDSHIELD SPACER'S ONLY PURPOSE IS TO POSITION THE WINDSHIELD DURING INITIAL INSTALLATION.
3.
Reinstall the left hand windshield belt moulding.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
890411A
Remove Spacer
0.6 Hr.
DEALER CODING:
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
7003100
56
OASIS CODES:
1300, 7100, 7110, 7113