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NHTSA ID Number: 10161946
Manufacturer Communication Number: 19NA098
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add flocking tape the radiator mount sleeves to reduce the knocking noise caused by the excessive movement.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
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Bulletin No.: 19-NA-098
Date: May, 2019
TECHNICAL
Subject: Knock in Front End Over Bumps or Turning Corners at Slow Speed
| Brand: | Model: | Model Year: | VIN: | Engine: | Transmission: | ||||
| from | to | from | to | ||||||
| Chevrolet | Equinox | 2018 | 2019 | ||||||
| Holden | Equinox | ||||||||
| GMC | Terrain | ||||||||
| Involved Region or Country | North America and N.A. Export Regions |
| Condition | Some customers may comment that a knocking noise can be heard from the front end of their car while driving over speed bumps or turning corners at low speed. |
| Cause | This condition may be caused by a clearance issue between the radiator housing and the radiator support sleeve.
⇒ Low speed movement may causes a twist load into the chassis. |
| Correction | 5326741
If the noise has been validated to be coming from the radiator mounts, installation of BSR tape can be applied to the sleeve. |
Service Procedure
Note: This bulletin provides some steps that require partial removal of component assemblies.
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- Remove the front fascia (1). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI.
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- Remove the bolts the secure the hood latch to thecore support and position aside. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement in SI.
- Remove the two upper fascia support bracebolts (1). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement in SI.
- Remove the bolts that secure the radiatorbrackets (2) to the upper core support. Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement – Left and Right Side in SI.
- Remove the lower center brace bolt (3). Refer toFront Bumper Fascia Support Brace Replacement in SI.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
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- Disconnect the Ambient Air Temperature Sensorelectrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the Intake Air (Boost) Pressure andTemperature Sensor electrical connector (2).
- Remove the fasteners that secure the Radiator AirLower Baffle to the radiator support. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle Replacement in SI.
- Separate the Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (3) from the Charge Air Cooler (CAC). Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement in SI.
- Remove the two bolts that secure the CAC to theradiator. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement in SI.
- Using care, separate the CAC from the lowermounts and position aside.
- Raise the radiator enough to remove the radiatorsleeves.
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- Apply the BSR tape or equivalent, to the sleeveensuring the edges are covered.
⇒ Using care, cut an estimated 1 inch x 1 inch piece of tape.
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- Applying pressure, install the sleeves onto theradiator.
- Install the CAC. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement in SI.
- Connect the Air Temperature and pressure sensorelectrical connector.
- Install the Radiator Air Lower Baffle fasteners tothe radiator support. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle Replacement in SI.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper radiator brackets. Refer toRadiator Upper Bracket Replacement – Left and Right Side n SI.
- Install the outer bolts at the fascia support. Refer toFront Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement in SI.
- Install the lower center support brace bolt. Refer toFront Bumper Fascia Support Brace Replacement in SI.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement in SI.
- Install the fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
| Causal Part | Description | Part Number | Qty |
| N/A | Tape, BSR Flocking | 92145740 (Holden) | 2 Pieces |
| KT13487 (N.A.)* | |||
| *The flocked anti-squeak tape may be ordered directly from Kent Industries by calling 1-888-YES-KENT. Additional information on this product may be found on their website at www.kent-automotive.com. Each 8” x 10” sheet of material is sufficient to repair approximately 40 vehicles. | |||
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information.
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time | |
| 4086958* | Add BSR Tape to Radiator Sleeves | 2.4 hr | |
| *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. | |||
| Version | 1 |
| Modified | Released May 09, 2019 |
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Bulletin No.: 19-NA-098
Date: May, 2019
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