ML 430 (163.172) V8-4.3L (113.942) (2000)
Sunroof / Moonroof Panel: Customer Interest
Body - Lamella Roof Rattling Noise
Date: January 19, 2005
Order No.: T-B-77.20/32
Supersedes:
Group: 77
SUBJECT:
Model 163.154/172/174, Up to VIN A289595 with Code 417a (Lamella roof)
Rattling/Wind Noise from Lamella Roof
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of a rattling/wind noise from the lamella roof due to any of the reasons indicated below, a
newly available lamella kit with special silicone seals is now available to resolve these conditions. Install kit as described in WIS document
AR77.20-P-1140GH.
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Lamella seal may not be lying correctly against the body
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Lamella seal is not adhering correctly
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Overlap and gaps are not okay
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Insufficient contact pressure at the last lamella
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Seal has collapsed
Parts Information
NOTE:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.
In Case of Warranty