Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
Spare Tire: Customer Interest
Body - Squeak and Rattle Noises
Bulletin Number:
91-10-38
Reference Number:
131047
Publish Date:
9/91
Subject:
SQUEAKS AND RATTLES (SERVICE PROCEDURES)
Models
Affected:
1987-91 FIREBIRD MODELS
Note:
The following information is to be used as an aid in correcting various squeaks and rattles on Firebird models. The information by no
means addresses all squeaks and rattles, and the technician is encouraged to investigate the cause of the squeak or rattle rather than to
assume that it is one of the following:
Condition:
Rattles from T-Top latch area on CC1 equipped vehicles.
Cause:
C-Clip used to retain latch pin rattles ONLY when top is installed on vehicle and latched.
FIGURE 1:
Correction:
1.
Remove latch handle and garnish molding from T-Top panel.
2.
Apply cloth body tape (i.e. Duct tape) around latch pin over C-Clip groove as shown in Figure 1.
3.
Repeat step two for remaining latch pin.
4.
Reinstall garnish and latch handle.
5.
Repeat steps 1-4 for opposite T-Top panel.
Labor Operation Number
: T1758
Labor Time
: 0.4 Hours
Condition:
Rattle from rear compartment area.
Cause:
Rear compartment cargo cover ends rattle against rear seatbelt retractor cover.
Correction:
Install adhesive-backed felt or "loop" side of a strip of hook-and-loop type fastener on cargo cover ends in area of contact.
Labor Operation Number
: T1759
Labor Time
: 0.2 Hours
Condition:
Rattle from right rear area of vehicle on G80 equipped vehicles.
Cause:
Mispositioned cardboard jacket on spare tire inflator canister.
