3 L4-2.5L (2010)
Cowl Moulding / Trim: Customer Interest
Body - Cowl Grille Rattles Over Bumps
Bulletin No: 09-037/10
Last Issued: 08/09/2010
Subject:
RATTLE NOISE FROM COWL GRILLE WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2010 Mazda3 vehicles with VINS lower than JM1BL******324925 (produced before May 1, 2010)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the cowl grille (A) when driving over a bump. This is caused by stick-slip between the cowl grille and the
windshield. To correct the problem, the shape and thickness of the felt pads applied over the cowl grille tabs has been changed.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section 09-10 COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
3. Replace all the felt pads over the tabs (10 pieces) with new ones.