Manual Description
If the cause is insufficient clearance between components: – separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will L not be able to recheck the repair.
Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate many of these incidents. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these incidents. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the noise.
Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component or applying urethane tape to the contact area. Hood striker out of adjustment These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle.
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