{"id":13554,"date":"2020-08-24T14:36:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=13554"},"modified":"2020-08-24T14:36:25","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:36:25","slug":"boom-sound-under-light-throttle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=13554","title":{"rendered":"Boom Sound Under Light Throttle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A boom sound or flutter vibration may be noticed on some 2020 Encore GX models equipped with the 1.3L engine (RPO L3T) at low speeds with light throttle input. If these conditions are found, replace the lower radiator mount bushings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To replace the bushings, first remove the front compartment insulator. With the insulator removed, remove the six front bumper fascia extension bolts (Fig. 10, #1) and the two front bumper fascia extension retainers. (Fig. 10, #2)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13548\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F10-boom-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F10-boom-1.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F10-boom-1-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F10-boom-1-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F10-boom-1-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Fig. 10<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Next, push up on the condenser, radiator and fan module (CRFM) slightly in order to move the bushing holder forward within the vehicle, and then out the bottom. (Fig. 11)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13549\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F11-boom-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F11-boom-2.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F11-boom-2-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F11-boom-2-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F11-boom-2-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Fig. 11<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The lower radiator mounts can now be removed and replaced. (Fig. 12) Be sure to tighten the fasteners for the new mounts to 22 Nm (16 lb.-ft.). <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13550\" src=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F12-boom-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F12-boom-3.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F12-boom-3-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F12-boom-3-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/F12-boom-3-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><b>Fig. 12<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Refer to Bulletin #20-NA-154 for additional information and part numbers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><i>&#8211; Thanks to Frank Jakubiec<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A boom sound or flutter vibration may be noticed on some 2020 Encore GX models equipped with the 1.3L engine (RPO L3T) at low speeds with light throttle input. 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