TSB: 09-015/06

2004-2006 MAZDA3 - 4-DOOR SEDAN - SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2004-2006 Mazda3 4-door Sedan vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 BK**** ** 498597 (produced before March 2, 2006)

DESCRIPTION

Some 4-door Sedan vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from around the rear package tray while driving. Due to the torsional movement of vehicle body while driving, the front package member makes contact with the package junction panel, resulting in a squeaking noise.

As a mass-production change, a spot weld has been added to the area of concern. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.
2. Open the trunk.
3. Using a Plastic Windshield Setting Tool or equivalent, gently pry open the area where the front package member makes contact with the package junction panel to provide clearance. Repeat for both sides of the vehicle.

NOTE:

4. Apply spray grease to the area of concern pried open in the previous step.

NOTE:

5. Verify repair.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:



Warranty Type

A

Symptom Code

82

Damage Code

9B

Part Number Main Cause

BN8V-70-500C

Quantity

0

Operation Number / Labor Hours:

XXB281RX / 0.2 Hrs


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