SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Hose/Line HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C Hose - Rattles in Engine Compartment at Idle
BULLETIN NO.: 97-T-13A
ISSUE DATE: April, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: HVAC-O1
CORPORATION NO.: 7812O2R
SUBJECT:
Rattle in Engine Compartment at Idle
(Install Foam Rubber to A/C Hose Conduit)
Due to the addition of 1998 model year vehicles, this bulletin supercedes 97-T-13, which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-1998 Saturns built according to the following VINs:
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1996 Saturns built after and including VIN TZ238241
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1997 Saturns except for 1997 vehicles built between VZ3O4167 and VZ314184, which have the foam rubber installed during production
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1998 Saturns built before and including VIN WZ128OO3
CONDITION:
The A/C compressor suction hose may contact the transaxle cover and/or battery tray causing a rattle condition at idle.
CAUSE:
The hard nylon conduit of the A/C compressor suction hose contacts adjacent components such as the transaxle cover and battery tray, and during certain
conditions (most commonly at idle), an audible underhood noise in the engine compartment is heard. This noise is usually described as a rattle.
CORRECTION:
Remove A/C compressor suction hose conduit, install foam rubber to conduit, and reinstall using the procedures in this bulletin.
PROCEDURES
1.
Disconnect front air intake duct assembly at air filter assembly to improve access to A/C compressor suction hose.
2.
Remove A/C compressor suction hose conduit from A/C compressor suction hose.
3.
Wipe A/C compressor suction hose conduit with alcohol to remove any oil or dirt contamination.
