Body - Wind Noise From the B-Pillar: Overview

97-053

Applies To: 1996 Civic 4-door - All
1997 Civic 4-door DX, LX - thru VIN 1HGEJ6 ... VL017352 (U.S. production)
4-door DX, LX - thru VIN 2HGEJ6 ... VH547O25 (Canada production)
4-door EX - thru VIN 1HGEJ8 ... VL029287 (U.S. production)
4-door EX - thru VIN 2HGEJ8 ... VH547625 (Canada production)

Wind Noise From the B-Pillar

SYMPTOM
Wind noise from either B-pillar at speeds above 40 mph.

PROBABLE CAUSE
A gap between the front or rear glass run channel and the door frame.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
- Install EPT foam on the glass run channel (front and rear doors).

- Adjust the window regulator, the glass, and the front channel (front door).

- Adjust the center and rear channels (rear door).

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Op # Description FRT
826307 Repair left front door 1.0
827307 Repair right front door 1.0
829307 Repair left rear door 0.8
830307 Repair right rear door 0.8
800500 Test-drive 0.3

Failed part: L/F: P/N 72275-804-003, H/C 4779021
R/F: P/N 72235-504-003, H/C 4778999
L/R: P/N 72775-804-003, H/C 4779245
R/R: P/N 72735-804-003, H/C 4779229

Defect code: 056

Contention code: B07

Template ID: Not used for this bulletin.

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
3M General Purpose Cleaner:
3M P/N 051135-08984

EPT Sealer 5T:
P/N 06991-SA5-000, H/C 2086650