Repair instructions for 'fresh-air grill rattles'

Repair instructions for rattling noise from the area of the centre fresh-air grill

 

Complaint

When driving over poor road surfaces, rattling noises can occur in the area of the centre fresh-air grill.

Vehicles concerned:

Only vehicles with optional extras 4AB and 4AC (precious wood panel).

Cause

Centre fresh-air grill with precious wood decorative panels.

Repair instruction

  1. Remove the decorative panel in accordance with repair instructions RA 5145380.
  2. Check whether the fresh-air grill is fully locked into place in the decorative panel. See Fig. 1.
  3. If the fresh-air grill is not fully locked in place, snap the fresh-air grill into place as shown in Fig. 2.

Series solution

For vehicles as of date of manufacture 14.10.2005, modified panels are fitted.

Fig. 1

 

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Check that the fresh-air grill is fully interlocked in the decorative panel.

Fig. 2

 

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Full interlocking in the decorative panel.