SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-T-25A
Date: 980201
Sunroof Sunshade - Binds/Rattles In Tracks
BULLETIN NO.: 97-T-25A
ISSUE DATE: February, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-06
CORPORATION NO.: 781604R
SUBJECT:
Sunroof Sunshade Binds or Rattles in Tracks and/or Sunroof Rattles
(Install New Sunshade Bumpers and Repair Rattles)
Due to the addition of 1998 vehicles, added information and new service procedures, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 97-T-25, which should be
discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-1998 Saturn Sedans and 1997-1998 Coupes equipped with factory sunroof option (CF5).
IMPORTANT:
For VIN breakpoints, refer to VIN breakpoints listed under "CAUSE."
CONDITION:
Sunroof sunshade may bind or rattle in the tracks during operation. There may also be rattles from other various locations in the sunroof.
CAUSE:
There are four possible causes for the sunshade binding or rattles in the track and/or sunroof. These causes, and the model years of the vehicles affected
by these causes are:
1.
Sunroof sunshade stops become deformed or dislodged during use, causing rattles and/or binding.
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1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ356663
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1996-1997 Sedans and 1998 Sedans built before and including VIN WZ115345
2.
Black plastic cable tubing is misrouted.
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1997-1998 Coupes
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1996-1998 Sedans
3.
Rear beam tabs loose at side rails.
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1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ356663
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1996-1998 Sedans built before and including VIN WZ147299
4.
Sunshade contacting rear drain channel in center.
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1997 Coupes built before and including VIN VZ358909
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1996-1998 Sedans
CORRECTION
Install new sunroof sunshade bumpers and correct rattles as described in the following procedures.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21095749
Bumper-F/Tnk Fill Dr
11504662
Bolt/Screw-Frt Si Mkr Lp
21056020
Insulator Kit-Sun RF - (2 kits required)
2221
Loctite(R) 242 Small Screw Threadlocker
