Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Console: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Instrument Panel Squeaks/Rattles
Group: 70
Number: 00-01
Date: June 15, 2000
Subject:
Instrument Panel, Eliminating Squeaks/Rattles
Model(s):
New Beetle
1998 --> 2000
Condition
Squeaks/rattles in area of instrument panel when driving over uneven roads.
May be caused by friction between various plastic parts and their mating surfaces.
Service
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Reproduce noise (road test with customer if necessary).
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Identify type and location of noise.
Locate description of noise and repair by applying felt strips as outlined on the following pages:
Center plenum panel cover
Squeaking/rattling near forward radii of center plenum panel cover (arrows).
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Pull center cover -1- forward out of latch and remove from instrument panel (arrow A).