PRE-RELEASE
Noise from A-pillar
Symptom: Noise from A-pillar
| Noise from A-pillar |
Fault symptoms
Noise from A-pillarPerform the appropriate procedures listed below in order to rectify fault symptoms.
| Procedure 1 |
Symptom : Scraping noise
Cause: Hinge bolts are too long and scrape against the A-pillar.
Cars affected: X7020086-X7052902
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Replace the old bolts for shorter bolts, part no. 51 25 315.
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| Procedure 2 |
Symptom : Creaking noise from the lower section of the A-pillar.
Cause : Insufficient spot-weld through three plates.
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Drill a 7 mm hole through the two outer plates on the spot-weld which are located:
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120 mm from centre of bolt head on door stop.
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23 mm from the plate flange
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Plug weld as shown in the illustration.
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Grind the welds.
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Apply primer to all ground surfaces.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent internally after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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| Procedure 3 |
Symptom : Creaking noise from the right-hand side
Cause : Inner metal bracket can come into contact with the inner reinforcement.
Cars affected : X7020086-
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Remove the door.
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Remove the lower hinge bolt.
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Construct a tool according to the illustration.
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Insert the tool through the bolt hole.
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Hook onto the metal bracket and pull it out approx. 10 mm.
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Fit the hinge bolt.
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Fit the door.
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| Procedure 4 |
Symptom : Creaking noise
Cause : Insufficient junction plate welds.
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Remove the scuff plate.
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Remove the carpet.
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Unplug the wiring harness.
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Check that the junction plate welds are whole. If necessary, perform the following procedure:
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Grind the surfaces requiring welding.
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Weld the edge where the junction plate is loose.
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Grind the welds.
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Apply primer to all ground surfaces.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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Connect the wiring harness.
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Fit the carpet.
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Fit the scuff plate.
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| Procedure 5 |
Symptom : Creaking noise
Cause : Plate corners come into contact with the outer A-pillar
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Remove
Dashboard
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Insert the curved tool through the hole as shown in the illustration.
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Bend the plate corner inwards.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent after painting.
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Fit the dashboard
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| Procedure 6 |
Symptom : Creaking noise
Cause : Clip marking at A-pillar flange with uneven edges
Cars concerned : - 27013325
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Remove
Dashboard
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Grind the surfaces requiring welding as shown in the illustration.
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Seam weld as shown in the illustration.
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Grind the weld.
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Apply primer to all ground surfaces.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent after painting. Use Terotex HV 400.
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Fit the dashboard
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