Body - Windshield Whistling Noise
SI B51 12 05Body Equipment
July 2005
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Service Measure B5 1 207 04 dated July 2004.
SUBJECT
Windshield Whistling Noise
MODEL
E83 (X3)
SITUATION
Customers may complain of excessive wind noise or a whistling coming from the top of the windshield at high highway speeds.
CAUSE
The upper windshield seal is not fitted properly against the outer roof panel.
CORRECTION
Glue down the upper windshield seal.
PROCEDURE
Clean the bonding area of roof panel under the upper windshield seal. Apply a thin bead of black RTV, Wurth Article Number 890913, along the back side of the upper windshield seal or roof panel. Firmly press the seal against the roof panel so that it lies flat.
Note:
If the upper windshield seal is deformed or corrugated, replace the seal by following the repair instructions and glue down the seal as outlined above.
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