Eos (1F7) V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
Condition
Door, Front, Noise when in Operation or Operating Window
Mechanical cracking/rattling noise when opening / closing window or when closing door.
Technical Background
1) The pinch bolts on the window regulator(s) are loose.
2) Mounting bolts for window regulator(s) to door are loose.
Production Solution
1 and 2) Improved manufacturing process introduced with VIN 1F_8V018535.
Service
Secure the affected LH/RH Door pinch/mounting bolts with locking compound.
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Tighten mounting bolts (A, B) as necessary to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
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Take out the mounting bolt(s) separately
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Clean and apply liquid locking compound (part number: D 000 600 A2)
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Install bolt tighten to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
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Remove door trim of the driver/passenger door. See Repair Manual, Group 70 Interior Trim.
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Remove and install dampers/door and side trim/cover, remove.
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Remove the caps of the openings for the pinch bolts.
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Lower the door window till the two pinch bolts (C, D) are accessible through the opening.
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Tighten pinch bolts (C, D) to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).
If one or both pinch bolts can be retightened:
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Remove pinch bolt(s) separately
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Clean and apply liquid locking compound (part number: D 000 600 A2)