Causes And Remedial Action
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Relative movements and direct contact between the hinge pillar and upper front wheel housing can cause creaking/clicking noises.
If a complaint is received in relation to vehicles manufactured before the date of introduction May 2006, all contact between the cut edge of the hinge pillar and the transition area of the wheel housing flange must be eliminated by bending the cut edges apart.