XJR (X300) L6-4.0L SC (AJ16) (1995)
Console: All Technical Service Bulletins
Center Console - Noise
19.5-04
DATE
10/96
Sedan Range
Squeaks & Rattles - Noise from Console
Veneer & Trim - Install Anti-squeak Tape
MODEL
1995 MY
Sedan Range
VIN
720001-740940
ISSUE:
Some 1995 MY Sedan Range vehicles within the above VIN range may exhibit a noise from the center console area.
The noise can be eliminated by applying anti-squeak tape to the console veneer panel and a foam pad to the radio fascia.
The foam pad was introduced in production beginning with VIN 736365 and the anti-squeak tape with VIN 740941.
ACTION:
Within the above VIN range, perform the following procedure only when a customer complains of noise as described above:
1.
Apply the parking brake, switch the ignition on, place the selector lever in N. Switch the ignition off.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3.
Remove the console ashtray.
4.
Remove the transmission mode switch from the selector lever surround finisher and disconnect it from the vehicle harness.
5.
Remove the J-gate surround finisher and the veneer panel rear finisher.
6.
Remove the 2 nylon wing nuts at the rear of the panel and then carefully lift and remove the console veneer panel.
7.
Place the panel on a soft surface to avoid damaging the veneer finish.
8.
Remove the mounting screws of the console switch panel.
9.
Place a protective cloth over the selector lever and the console area.
10.
Place a piece of cardboard over the horizontal area in front of the radio to prevent damage when removing the radio.
11.
Pull the console assembly out enough to allow access to the radio retaining clips.
12.
Depress the clips and pull out the radio using care not to damage the surrounding area. It is not necessary to disconnect the radio.