Body - Front Door Window Rattles When Closing Door
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-64-019
Date: May 19, 2009
Subject: Front Side Door Window Rattles When Closing Door With Window Down (Reposition and Glue Window Regulator Noise Dampener Sleeve)
Models:
2008-2009 Pontiac G8
Condition
Some customers may comment on hearing a rattle noise coming from the front side door window when the door is closed with the window in the down position.
Cause
Note
The graphic above shows examples of a partial (1) and full detachment (2) of the rubber dampener sleeve from the cable tube holder.
This condition may be caused by a loose rubber dampener sleeve moving from it's installed position on the regulator cable tube holder. Repeated contact with the door glass may work the sleeve loose so that it is no longer in position to protect the glass from making contact with a hard surface.
Correction
Remove the front door window regulator, apply instant adhesive glue and reinstall the rubber sleeve to it's proper location on the tube holder following the steps below:
1. Remove the front door window regulator from the door. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement in SI.
2. Place the window regulator on a clean work surface.
Tip
Apply the glue around the complete circumference of the tube holder to ensure the surface is coated when the sleeve is pushed on. Wipe any excess from the end of the holder/sleeve before it dries.
3. Apply a small amount of LOCTITE(R) 406(TM) Prism(R) Instant Adhesive*, or equivalent, around the surface of the cable tube holder (1) and immediately push the rubber sleeve (2) back into position on the tube holder.
4. Ensure the sleeve is seated in position on the tube holder and then allow the adhesive to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Reinstall the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
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