Mercedes Benz

Body - Lamella Roof Rattling Noise Date: January 19, 2005 Order No.: T-B-77.20/32 Supersedes: Group: 77 SUBJECT: Model 163.154/172/174, Up to VIN A289595 with Code 417a (Lamella roof) Rattling/Wind Noise from Lamella Roof If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of a rattling/wind noise from the lamella roof due to any of the reasons indicated below, a newly available lamella kit with special silicone seals is now available to resolve these conditions. Install kit as described in WIS document AR77.20-P-1140GH. ^ Lamella seal may not be lying correctly against the body ^ Lamella seal is not adhering correctly ^ Overlap and gaps are not okay ^ Insufficient contact pressure at the last lamella ^ Seal has collapsed Parts Information NOTE: The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair.