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2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. 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. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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ILLUMINATION
1. Using a suitable tool, release the pawls and remove the cargolamp lens.
2. Release the cargo lamp bulb retainers (1), then pull bulb (2) straight out to remove.
CONSOLE ILLUMINATION LAMP (if equipped)
Removal
The console illumination lamp (1) is replaced as part of the front roof
console (2). Refer to INT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
⇐ : Vehicle front
: metal clip
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Bulb Replacement
1. Remove front roof console. Refer to INT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Rotate console illumination lamp bulb (1) counterclockwise, then pull straight out away from map lamp assembly (2) to remove.Cargo lamp bulb
: 12V - 8W
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESINT-5
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2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. 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. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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HEADLINING
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005147352
1. Headlining 2. Assist grip bracket3. Assist grip
4. Sunvisor assembly LH 5. Cap LH 6. Sunvisor holder
7. Front roof console 8. Sunglass bin9. Sunroof welt
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HEADLINING
CAUTION:
Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the body side trim. Refer to INT-14.
2. Remove the luggage floor trim. Refer to INT-19
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3. Remove the sunvisor assemblies.
4. Remove the sunvisor clips.
5. Remove the sunroof welt.
6. Remove the front roof console. • Disconnect the harnesses.
7. Remove the rear roof console. • Disconnect the harnesses.
8. Remove the assist grips.
9. Remove the lamp assembly and the rear roof finisher. • Disconnect the harness.
10. Remove the headlining. • Remove the clips from the rear of headlining.
• Disconnect the harnesses.
11. Remove the rear air control. • Disconnect the harness.
12. Remove the rear audio control assembly. • Disconnect the harness.
13. Remove the lamp assemblies. • Disconnect the harnesses.
14. Remove the air vents.
15. Remove the front roof console bracket.
16. Remove the rear roof console front bracket.
17. Remove the assist grip brackets from roof.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
10. Cap RH 11. Sunvisor assembly RH12. Rear roof console bracket
13. Rear storage bin or DVD display 14. Rear air control 15. Rear audio control assembly
16. Rear roof console 17. Rear roof console finisher18. Rear storage bin
19. Air vent 20. Lamp assembly21. Plastic clip
22. Rear lamp lens 23. Rear lamp24. Rear roof finisher
25. Plastic clip 26. Metal clip Vehicle front
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area c an often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the c onsole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. 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. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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PG-8
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement
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Required Procedure After Battery Disconnection
System ItemReference
Engine Control Idle Air Volume Learning Refer to EC-18, "
Idle Air Volume
Learning".
Brake Control Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Refer to BRC-8
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Body, Lock & Security Automatic Back Door Initialization Refer to DLK-9, "
ADDITIONAL
SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL :
Special Repair Requirement".
Roof Sunroof Memory Reset/Initialization Refer to RF-5
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Seats Automatic Drive Positioner System Initialization Refer to Owner's Manual.
Audio-Visual System Audio (Radio Preset)
Refer to Owner's Manual.
Navigation System Refer to Owner's Manual.
Rear View Monitor Guiding Line Adjustment Refer to AV- 7
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A4 R1 W/16 : To M1
C3 R107 W/8 : To R9
A4 R2 W/12 : To M2 C2 R108 B/6 : Rear air control (front)
D3 R3 W/2 : Vanity lamp LH D2 R109 W/4 : Microphone
C3 R4 W/10 : Sunroof motor assembly Room lamp sub-harness B
C2 R6 W/16 : To R101 D1 R200 W/16 : To B145
C3 R7 GR/10 : Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror D1 R201 BR/24 : To B146
B3 R8 W/2 : Vanity lamp RH C2 R202 W/12 : Video monitor
D3 R9 W/8 : To R107 D1 R203 W/3 : Personal lamp 2ND row
Room lamp sub-harness A D2 R204 W/16 : Rear audio remote control unit
C2 R101 W/16 : To R6 E1 R205 W/3 : Personal lamp 3RD row
C3 R102 GR/8 : Front room/map lamp assembly D2 R209 B/6 : Rear air control (rear)
D3 R104 GR/6 : Sunroof switch E1 R210 W/2 : Over head console area antenna
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D1 BR/24 : To M9 D9 GR/6 : Front power window motor LH
D2 W/16 : To M8 D10 BR/16 : Door mirror remote control switch
D3 W10 : To M158 D11 W/2 : Front step lamp LH
D4 W/16 : Door mirror LH D12 W/2 : Front door speaker LH
D5 W/8 : Seat memory switch D14 B/6 : Front door lock assembly LH
D7 W/16 : Main power window and door lock/unlock switch D15 GR/2 : Front outside antenna LH
D8 W/3 : Main power window and door lock/unlock switch D16 GR/2 : Front door request switch LH
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