Protege LX L4-1489cc 1.5L DOHC MFI (1998)
Console: Customer Interest
Front Console - Rubbing Noise
Bulletin No. 020/98
Issued 08/05/98
Revised
Category
S (09)
Applicable Model/s
1997-98 Protege
Subject
NOISE FROM FRONT CONSOLE
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 1997-98 Protege with VINs lower than JM1BC14**W0181336.
DESCRIPTION
A rubbing noise is heard from the front console when driving. This is caused by the dash board and front console rubbing against each other. To prevent
this noise, felt pads have been added to the front console as shown.
Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Verify customer complaint.
2.
Remove the front console according to the Workshop Manual section S (01).
Caution
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The Workshop Manual does not mention two plastic tabs that must be released. Use a screwdriver to prevent breakage.
