18 · Diagnostics

S60 Rear creaking

Fault diagnosisS60 Rear creaking

When the car is moving, especially on rough ground or during acceleration or braking, there is noise from the rear of the car interior

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
1	CHECKING REAR SEAT ATTACHMENTS Check that the seat is fastened correctly	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Fixing faulty	Restore fastening Op. 7050A14 End of diagnosis
2	CHECKING PARCEL SHELF Verify: Correct fastening Presence of noiseproof blocks Interference between parcel shelf bracket and rear seat squab	OK	Move onto step 3
		Fixing faulty	Restore fastening End of diagnosis
		Blocks missing	Restore blocks End of diagnosis
		Interference between parcel shelf bracket and rear seat squab	Eliminate interference End of diagnosis
3	CHECKING SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS Check seat belts are correctly fastened	OK	Move onto step 4
3		Fixing faulty	Restore fastening Op. 7065B10 End of diagnosis
4	CHECKING REAR PILLAR COVERS Remove pillar covers and check felt pads are present	OK	Move onto step 5
4		Felt missing	Refit felt Op. 7040H42 End of diagnosis
5	CHECKING SPEAKER FASTENING Check speaker fastening	OK	Move onto step 6
5	CHECKING SPEAKER FASTENING Check speaker fastening	Fixing faulty	Restore fastenings End of diagnosis
6	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure
6		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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