CC 4Motion (357) V6-3.6L (BLV) (2011)
Unibody: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body/Frame - Creaking/Popping From Rear Of Vehicle
53 11 02
January 14, 2011
2024926 Supersedes T.B. V531101 dated January 13, 2011 to modify procedural steps.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Metallic Creaking or Popping Noises from Rear of Vehicle
Around the parcel shelf area, through relative movements of body panels 1, 2 and 3 (illustration 1 where indicated), the layered panels on top of each
other may make creaking or popping noises.
Production Solution
Optimized process from chassis number: WVWMP7AN4BE710458.
Service
Tip:
Allow vehicle to warm to room temperature before beginning repair. Care must be taken not to damage interior trim or trim retaining fasteners upon
removal.
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Remove the left and right side trim, see Repair Manual Group 70 in ElsaWeb.
Tip:
The noises are caused by tension and minor relative movement between the welding flanges. Noises occur mainly at higher temperatures. To repair the
noises, relieve tension between the welding flanges and welding points with a prying tool (illustration 2) and spray all the contact surfaces of the
connection with the universal oil spray Part No. G000115A2.
The universal oil spray (Part No: G 000 115 A2) should have at least room temperature (20°C). Before use, shake the spray can about 5 times, otherwise
the spray will foam, which reduces its lubrication.