FLOOR PANEL PLUG – Noise - Service Solution

Service news 70.13.04

FLOOR PANEL PLUG

Noise - Service Solution

FAULT COMPLAINED OF

At speeds above 80 km/h, a noise can be heard, similar to a rush of air, which produces aerodynamic resonance coming from the front section, in the area below the dashboard.

TECHNICAL CAUSE

Loss of plug in floor panel front box section (service openings).

OPERATIONS IN PRODUCTION

In addition to the mechanical fastening, the plugs are stuck using silicon adhesive to ensure a perfect seal in all circumstances.

IMPLEMENTATION OF MODIFICATION

OPERATIONS IN NETWORK

Network behaviour standards towards the Customer

• When this problem is reported and confirmed, reassure the Customer that it can be solved by sealing/sticking a special plug in the floor panel.
• After the operation, show the Customer the work that has been done and make sure that they are satisfied.

Service Solution:If this problem is reported and confirmed, stick the plugs in the 'service openings' using silicon adhesive following the instructions in the operating cycle below.

OPERATING CYCLE

• Raise the vehicle on a lift;
• Remove the plug in the service opening (1 - Fig. 1) (if fitted) in the floor panel front box section;
• Thoroughly clean and degrease both the plug and the service opening using heptane;
• Apply a bead of silicon sealant about 6 mm in diameter to the perimeter of the service opening;
• Fit the plug in the 'service opening' and exert pressure on it to make sure that it is correctly fitted;
• Repeat the procedure for the service opening on the other side

Fig. 1

when using chemicals, closely follow the safety instructions given on the safety sheet which the supplier must give to the user (in Italy, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 52/97 and 285/98 and later modifications and inclusions).

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