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Re: what worked for me is... (archive)

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Posted by gs on July 10, 2000 at 18:37:56:

In Reply to: what worked for me is... posted by dp on July 09, 2000 at 22:59:27:

so i take it you think that the creaking is coming from the rubbing of the seams?

hmm - i'll try it this weekend and let you know how it turns out.

thanks,

gs.


: basically you need to put something in the seam between the forward-facing half and the rearward-facing half.

: 1. remove the roll-up net/cargo cover assembly by first removing the endcaps (slide towards center of car and snap off), then removing the four nuts holding the thing in place.

: 2. remove the plastic screws holding the backward-facing pieces of plastic to the forward-facing ones. the heads get damaged easily, but are generally good for one disassembly/assembly.

: 3. pull the pieces of plastic apart (it is not necessary to remove them, but it helps - they are held by several snaps at the bottom, just pull hard). insert double-sided foam tape or just plain masking tape into the seam.

: 4. reassemble, tightening the plastic screws as much as practical.

: that ought to do it.

: btw - if you are experiencing a metallic rattle from the back, it is likely the amp enclosure and/or its mounting bracket. while you have the plastic apart you might want to give the amp a few taps to see if it rattles, and if it does use more foam tape or masking tape to take care of it.

: good luck.




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