2004 F-150 Rattle
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From: NJ
ISSUE:
Some 2004 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a rattling and/or squeaking noise coming from the power sliding rear window.
ACTION:
To service, adhere a piece of urethane padding to the bottom of the power sliding rear window. The urethane pad is available in the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit (part #164-R4900). Parts can be ordered at 1-800-ROTUNDA. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove upper run channel by pulling down and outward from the driver's side of the vehicle (Figure 1, View A). A SMALL PICK OR A PAIR OF NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS MAY BE HELPFUL.
Remove the rear seat back per Section 501-10 of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the rear trim panel per Section 501-01 of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the center child safety seat tether anchor as per Section 501-20A of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the rear center glass by pushing the glass up out of the lower window run (Figure 1, View B), then pulling forward and downward on the bottom of the pane.
Clean the lower corners of the glass with alcohol (OBTAIN LOCALLY).
Cut two (2) pieces of urethane pad (part #164-R4902) 5 mm wide and 25 mm long (0.20" wide and 1" long).
Attach the urethane padding to the bottom of the lower corners of the glass.
NOTE: BEGIN ADHESION OF THE URETHANE PAD EDGE 20 MM (0.75") INBOARD OF THE CORNER ON THE HORIZONTAL EDGE OF GLASS, ENSURING THAT THE CORNER IS WRAPPED IN FELT.
Reinstall the glass in reverse order of removal. ENSURE THAT THE URETHANE PAD DOES NOT ROLL DURING REASSEMBLY.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
164-R4902 Urethane Pad
Some 2004 F-150 vehicles may exhibit a rattling and/or squeaking noise coming from the power sliding rear window.
ACTION:
To service, adhere a piece of urethane padding to the bottom of the power sliding rear window. The urethane pad is available in the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit (part #164-R4900). Parts can be ordered at 1-800-ROTUNDA. Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove upper run channel by pulling down and outward from the driver's side of the vehicle (Figure 1, View A). A SMALL PICK OR A PAIR OF NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS MAY BE HELPFUL.
Remove the rear seat back per Section 501-10 of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the rear trim panel per Section 501-01 of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the center child safety seat tether anchor as per Section 501-20A of the Workshop Manual.
Remove the rear center glass by pushing the glass up out of the lower window run (Figure 1, View B), then pulling forward and downward on the bottom of the pane.
Clean the lower corners of the glass with alcohol (OBTAIN LOCALLY).
Cut two (2) pieces of urethane pad (part #164-R4902) 5 mm wide and 25 mm long (0.20" wide and 1" long).
Attach the urethane padding to the bottom of the lower corners of the glass.
NOTE: BEGIN ADHESION OF THE URETHANE PAD EDGE 20 MM (0.75") INBOARD OF THE CORNER ON THE HORIZONTAL EDGE OF GLASS, ENSURING THAT THE CORNER IS WRAPPED IN FELT.
Reinstall the glass in reverse order of removal. ENSURE THAT THE URETHANE PAD DOES NOT ROLL DURING REASSEMBLY.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
164-R4902 Urethane Pad
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From: New Jersey
New rattle in the headliner and/or pillard
I have a NEW noise. Its a rattle from the driver side pillar and/or headliner. I have yet to determine its exact location due to it only shows up at speeds of 60 and up. its a little hard to stick my ear on the pillar while driving that fast. Has anyone had this?
Last edited by MRBIG; Nov 8, 2004 at 09:22 AM.
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From: Long Island
Originally posted by sweetsc
MRBIG
Let me know if you find the source of your rattle, as I may have that as well. Although mine is on the passenger side. I have to check to make sure its not the rain vent though....
chris
MRBIG
Let me know if you find the source of your rattle, as I may have that as well. Although mine is on the passenger side. I have to check to make sure its not the rain vent though....
chris
I think the "leg peg" was rubbung on the frame base causing some friction?