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Replying to: confused25 (Jul 12, 2009 3:24 pm) When I removed the door liner (to install a decent set of speakers) I found that inside the door there is a plastic "waffle" style baffle (the purpose of which I have no idea!). This baffle loosely floats in a sheet metal cutout in the door, and it was obvious this was making the rattling noise. I suppose there are lots of ways to address this...I looked around my garage and found some good caulking material, and placed a bead between the plastic baffle and the sheet metal. This appears to have worked, because the rattle has not reappeared. Hope this helps...
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Replying to: bikerguy3 (Jul 14, 2009 10:18 am) How easy is it to remove the '09 Forester door trim? What steps did you follow?
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Replying to: bikerguy3 (Jul 14, 2009 10:18 am)
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Replying to: pgb0517 (Jul 14, 2009 11:30 am) I took a look at a $55,000 Lexus RX450H. Many of the interior materials are just as flimsy as anything in the Forester. The door arm rests are covered in very thin vinyl like material that will easily tear. There are a number of hard, shiny surfaces that will scratch. Some of the BMW's I've seen are similar, and Edmunds reported how banged up one of their expensive BMW's consoles became during a user test run. Wrt Forester, I don't know of any user applyable finish that will protect the interior painted areas, and neither did my generally knowledgeable dealer.
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Replying to: robert142 (Jun 13, 2009 6:23 pm) |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 14, 2009 10:42 am) - using small screwdriver, pry up the small plastic screw-head covers and then remove 2 screws (1 by the door-latch & 1 in the armrest). - gently pry up the armrest plastic piece (with the door/window control buttons) and seperate from the door panel. I think there is an electrical cable to disconnect from this piece (note this connector has a tab-lock). Remove the 2 (or was it 3?) screws you will then see that fasten the door panel to the door. - starting at the bottom of the door panel, using 1 or 2 thin flat pry-bar tools, "pop" the door panel away from the door. Try to apply pressure as close to the plastic "snap-fasteners" as possible. - after all door panel snap-fasteners have been "popped", swing bottom of panel out and push panel up to disengage the top ridge from along the window line. - the door panel will still have the door latch cable attached, but even with this connected, you will adequate access to fix the white plastic "rattling baffle". Reverse this process for re-installation. One important thing when snapping/unsnapping pieces etc is try not to scratch or dig up the plastic pieces with your tools. Hopefully, this helps (and I haven't forgotten any steps above!)...
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Replying to: bikerguy3 (Jul 14, 2009 4:26 pm) |
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Jul 14, 2009 11:43 am)
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Replying to: pgb0517 (Jul 14, 2009 7:56 pm) No, it won't be junk at all. But it probably will be considerably more expensive, necessitating a longer ownership period for new cars. Increased mpg in the same size vehicle means more costly materials like high strength steel, aluminum and magnesium, composites and new designs for heavy components like seats. brake master cylinders and discs, wheels, tires, and glass. The old way is to get strength from material thickness; the new way is to improve the design. Some of these new designs pose problems for reconstruction after a crash: That may raise insurance cost. In short.....expect to spend more and keep your car longer.
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Replying to: saedave (Jul 15, 2009 6:11 am)
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