A Pillar - Wind Noise

NO.: 23-49-98

GROUP: Body

DATE: Oct. 23, 1998

SUBJECT:
Whistle At "A"
Pillar Area

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-77-96, DATED DEC. 31, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1996 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-699-97010). ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDE EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT SIDES AND THE ADDITION OF 1998 MODELS.

MODELS:

1995 - **1998** (FJ) Avenger/Sebring

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:





Some vehicles may exhibit a whistle (windnoise) coming from the "A" pillar area. This noise is more noticeable at highway speeds. The noise can be caused by wind lifting the windshield molding at the glass (Figure 1).

DIAGNOSIS:

Verify the noise is coming from the "A" pillar area by test driving the vehicle. Using tape, seal the **right or left** "A" pillar glass area the full length of the "A" pillar. If this noise is eliminated, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04318025 Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves filling the gap between the "A" pillar and molding the full length of the "A" pillar area.

1. Clean the "A" pillar and molding area of any foreign material with isopropyl alcohol.





2. Lift the outer lip of the glass molding and fill the gap with silicone rubber adhesive sealant p/n 04318025. Use an even bead from the base of the molding to the top where it curves (Figure 2).

3. Push the inner molding lip down to ensure it is firmly contacting the glass.

4. Carefully remove any adhesive that has seeped out of the gap after the molding was pushed down.

5. Apply tape over the molding and "A" pillar to hold the molding down while the adhesive drys.

6. After the adhesive cures, remove the tape and inspect the fit and appearance of the molding to the glass.

7. Confirm the repair by test driving the vehicle.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

**Labor Operation No: 23-02-65-92/93 Reseal flight or Left 0.3 Hrs.**

FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment