Grating noise at the B-pillar trim panel at the door frame

Repair instruction for 'grating noise at the B-pillar trim panel at the door frame'

 

To localise the noise

  1. Use silicone remover to clean the area of the B-pillar at the front door and allow to air.
  2. Mark the position of the B-pillar trim panel at the front door with adhesive tape. See Fig. 1.
  3. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
  4. Attach the adhesive tape accurately around the edge of the door and ensure that a gap of approx. 2 mm remains to the marked position. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. After installation of the B-pillar trim panel, the adhesive tape must not be visible.
  5. Refit the B-pillar trim panel.
  6. Remove the marking at the B-pillar.

Image 1

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Mark the position of the B-pillar trim panel with adhesive tape.

Image 2

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Attach the adhesive tape accurately around the edge of the door and ensure that a gap of approx. 2 mm remains to the marked position.

Image 3

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Attach the adhesive tape smoothly onto the door frame.