16 · 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
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS Check that the noise really is coming from the rear of the car interior	OK	Move onto step 1
0		The noise comes from one of the rear doors	Move onto step (see S63)
1	CHECK REAR SEAT ATTACHMENTS Check that the following are fixed correctly: cushion to bodywork squab to boot compartment wall rear seat belt attachments to bodywork	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Fastenings not correct	Refix correctly (see Assembly 7050A) End of diagnosis
2	CHECK PARCEL SHELF Dismantle the parcel shelf and check: presence of sound-deadening rubber buffers on parcel shelf rear hooks correct attachment of components on parcel shelf (e.g. loudspeakers) correct insulation of boot wiring junction	OK	Move onto step 3
		Rubber buffers or insulation missing	Restore rubber buffers and insulating material End of diagnosis
		Attachments faulty	Refit components correctly on parcel shelf Op. 7040H84 End of diagnosis
3	CHECK REAR PILLAR COVERS Remove the pillar covers and check: presence of felt between pillar cover and pillar presence of felt between pillar cover and parcel shelf	OK	Move onto step 4
3		Felt missing	Refit felt End of diagnosis
4	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	End of diagnosis
4		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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