Loose Trim, Panel to Panel Contact
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An interface may cause a rattle or buzz. For example, between a door and instrument panel.
- To better identify the location, open the door and determine if the buzz or rattle follows the door. This may be caused by loose door trim or water deflector contact with the trim. Refer to Door Trim/Water Deflector Rattle below.
- Determine if a rattle is heard between the instrument panel and door. This may be caused by contact between the instrument panel and the door trim when the door is closed. If the noise goes away when the door is opened, inspect the trim panel on the door to ensure it is in the correct position. Also, inspect the snap-on trim panels on the instrument panel ends to ensure they are fully engaged into the instrument panel.
- If the rattle or buzz is determined to be coming from the instrument panel, inspect for loose panels, screw covers or contact between trim panels such as an A pillar to instrument panel interference.