VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Front Door Interior Handle: Customer Interest
Interior - Squeaking Door Armrest/Pull Handle
Bulletin No.: 02-08-64-019A
Date: June 21, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Squeak Noise from Front Inner Door Armrest/Pull Handle (Replace Front Inner Door Pull Handle Pushnuts)
Models:
2002-2004 Saturn VUE Vehicles
Attention:
Fixed Operations Manager and Technician
Supercede:
This bulletin has been revised to update model year and part number information. Please discard Saturn Bulletin 02-T-61 (Corporate Bulletin Number
02-08-64-019 [Section 08 - Body & Accessories]).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a squeak noise coming from the front inner door pull handle area. This noise may be present when the door is being
closed or when there is enough weight placed on the armrest either vertically or horizontally.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the armrest pushnut (installed in the door structure) retention tabs, which may be spread out when a customer pulls the
front inner door pull handle. This action may cause the pushnut to move inside the door structure, causing metal-to-metal contact between the pushnut
and the door even when the retaining bolt is tight.
Correction
To correct this condition, refer to procedure in this bulletin to replace the two pushnuts in the door structure of each affected door.
Service Procedure
1.
Put window in full up position.
2.
Remove retaining screw from center of inside handle pocket.
3.
Slide door handle forward and pull outward to expose lock rods.
4.
Using a thin bladed screwdriver, disengage lock rods from retaining clips.
