Part 02217394 (Cover) is ordered when repairs require replacing this exact component by number. It’s used in service work when the cover is worn, damaged, or no longer performing correctly. Match part 02217394 to the removed cover and compare connectors, mounting points, and orientation before ordering. What it does: it restores fitment, protection, or mounting integrity of the assembly. When this panel/hardware starts to fail, you may see rattles, mounting damage, and poor fitment. Once the fault is isolated to the cover, replacement typically resolves the complaint. Before replacing it, confirm the failure path with targeted checks. Service verification for the cover often includes: inspect for broken tabs or bends; replace damaged hardware that causes vibration. A confirmed swap to part 02217394 helps reduce repeat downtime and recurring intermittent faults. After diagnosis, the last step is a correct replacement and post-repair test. Compare the old cover to part 02217394, install with standard service practices, then verify with a test cycle. Using part 02217394 after a confirmed diagnosis helps solve the fault cleanly and improves repair confidence. Document the symptom and the post-repair test result for future service history. Inspect related components so the new part isn’t exposed to the same stress that damaged the original. If the unit has multiple revisions, confirm the exact configuration to avoid mismatched parts. If the unit has multiple revisions, confirm the exact configuration to avoid mismatched parts. If the unit has multiple revisions, confirm the exact configuration to avoid mismatched parts. Document the symptom and the post-repair test result for future service history. Document the symptom and the post-repair test result for future service history. Keep the removed part nearby for a quick side-by-side comparison during installation. Document the symptom and the post-repair test result for future service history.