505 V6-2849cc 2.8L ZN3J (1987)
Dashboard / Instrument Panel: All Technical Service Bulletins
Dashboard - Rattles and Squeaks
BULLETIN NO. 282
DATE:
July, 1988
SUBJECT:
DASHBOARD RATTLES AND SQUEAKS
MODELS:
1987 AND 1988 505 SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS
COMPLAINT:
Rattle from right hand side of dashboard when driving on less than perfect roadways, hitting bumps, over railroad tracks, etc.
CAUSES:
A.
The power steering ECU located behind the upper glove box rattling against rear of glove box (MY87 STI 2.8 V6, MY87-88 STX 2.8 V6, and
MY87-88 TURBO S Sedans only)
B.
The cruise control ECU and the climate control ECU located next to each other behind right hand side of dashboard at shroud rub against each
other and create a squeaking noise (vehicles equipped with cruise control only)
C.
The injection ECU located behind lower glove box rattles against rear attachment plate at the ECU's left hand side by the single attachment eyelet
(not utilized) (all models could be affected).
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
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In order to gain access, open lower glove box, pull glove box side walls inward freeing the opening limiters, and let it down on the floor
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Remove glove box completely (held in place by two 8 mm hex head bolts)
