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# Sunshades Rattles Against Spaceframe When in Full Position

Subject: | Sunshades Rattles Against Spaceframe When in Full Position (Add Felt to Spaceframe).

Models: | 1997 Saturn Coupes built after VZ35553 and all 1998 -- 1999 Coupes.

### Condition

Sunshades rattle against spaceframe when in full open position.

### Cause

Rear of sunshade contacts spaceframe when sunshade is in the full open position.

### Correction

Important: Rattle is apparent only when driving vehicle with the sunshade in the full open position. Rattle will completely disappear when sunshade is pulled slightly forward. Do not use this procedure if rattle is not apparent with sunshade in any position other than the front open position.

Add two felt strips to spaceframe.

### Procedures

1. Remove headliner from vehicle. (Refer to "Headliner" removal procedure in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the appropriate year " Body/Repair Service manual.)
2. Using 21056020 Insulator Kit -- Sun RF, place the two larger adhesive felt strips on both sides of the spaceframe rear header where the sunshade contact the header. (This contact will be made near the outer edges of the rear of the sunshade.)
3. Verify that rattle is gone when the sunshade is in the full open position. If rattle is still present, then refer to Technical Information Bulletin 97 -- T -- 25A for further sunroof rattle procedures.
4. Install headliner. (Refer to "Headliner" installation procedure in the "Vehicle Interior Systems" section of the appropriate year " Body/Repair Service manual.")

#### Parts Requirements

210506020 Insulator Kit -- Sun RF

### Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Claim Information | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Coder | Timer
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows: | VW | R & R Headliner and Install Insulator to Spaceframe | Z4005 | 1.1hrs