DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to duplicate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following
- Close a door.
- Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
- Rev the engine.
- Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle "twist".
- At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer. Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs. If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the vehicle body.
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
Fitting Inspection
- Check that the glass is securely fit into the glass run groove.
- Lower the glass slightly [approximately 10 to 20 mm (0.39 to 0.79 in)] and check that the clearance to the sash is parallel. If the clearance between the glass and sash is not parallel, loosen the regulator bolts, guide rail bolts, and glass and guide rail bolts to correct the glass position.
Inspection After Removal
Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.
- Wire wear
- Regulator deformation
- Grease condition for each sliding part
The arrows in the figure show the application points of the body grease.
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Scheme 90
Scheme 91
- Remove the rear door finisher. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-382173-S04466027832011011400000) ".
- Position aside the vapor barrier.
- Temporarily reconnect the power window switch.
- Operate the power window switch to raise/lower the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
- Remove the glass run from the partition glass.
- Remove the partition sash bolt (lower) and screw (upper) to remove the sash.
- Remove the glass bolts and glass.
Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.
- Gear wear
- Regulator deformation
- Spring damage
- Grease condition for each sliding part