Door Handle (Inside) - Rattles
File In Section: 08 - Body and AccessoriesBulletin No.: 02-08-64-005
Date: March, 2002
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Inside Door Handle Rattle
(Install Flocking Tape)
Models:
1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro
Condition
Some customers may comment on a rattle or buzz noise from the area of the inside door handle.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the door lock lever rubbing or vibrating against the inside door handle bezel.
Correction
Install a piece of flocking tape on the door handle bezel using the following procedure.
1. Remove the inside door handle bezel. Refer to the Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside procedure in the Doors subsection of the Body & Accessories section of the Service Manual (SI2000 Document ID # 364217).
2. Apply a 10 mm x 30 mm (3/8 in x 1-3/16 in) piece of flocking tape to the backside of the door handle bezel. Refer to the arrow in the illustration. Clean the surface of the door handle bezel before applying the tape using one of the cleaners listed below. Leave a 1 mm (1/16 in) gap between the edge of the tape and the door lock knob opening. Refer to the illustration.
3. Reinstall the inside door handle bezel. Refer to the Handle Bezel Replacement - Inside procedure in the Doors subsection of the Body & Accessories section of the Service Manual (SI2000 Document ID # 364217).
Parts Information
The part number listed below has two sheets, 216 mm x 305 mm (8-1/2 in x 12 in).
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Cleaners
^ 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08984
^ Dominion Sure Seal, Sure Solve Cleaner, Stock BSS
^ Kent Acrosol
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.