Body - Door Mirror Wind Noise
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-58-001
Date: January 06, 2009
Subject:
Outside Rearview Mirror Wind Noise (Install Flocking Tape and Shim Stock)
Models:
2006-2009 HHR
Condition
Some customers may comment about a more than desirable amount of wind noise coming from the outside rearview mirror(s).
Cause
Air intrusion may be occurring between the outside rearview mirror cover and the mirror housing, which may create a noise when the air passes over the holes in the mirror housing.
Correction
Install flocking tape and adhesive back shim stock to the outside rearview mirror housing. The pattern is noted in the steps below:
1. Using a trim stick, or suitable tool, carefully remove the outside rearview mirror cover.
Important:
The mirror cover has retaining tabs and features that must be positioned into the hole locations noted above. Do NOT cover any of these holes with the tape or shim stock.
2. Install a 1/2 width piece of 5/8" x 1/8" Kent Automotive(TM) Adhesive Back Shim Stock (1), or equivalent, around the outside of the larger rectangular hole in the mirror housing.
3. Install 1/2 width pieces of Kent Automotive(TM) 30 mm wide BRS Flocking tape, or equivalent, around the perimeter and underside of the mirror housing.
1. Install pieces of flocking tape to the top, sides, and bottom of the back rounded surface of the mirror housing.
Tip
Install the tape just inside the outer edge of the back rounded surface.
2. Install another piece of flocking tape between the shim stock and the side tape, being sure to avoid the retainer hole locations.
3. Install pieces of flocking tape starting at the shim stock, and wrapping around to the underside of the mirror housing. Ensure the tape is inboard of the retainer hole locations.
4. Carefully position the outside rearview mirror cover to the mirror housing and push to engage the retaining tabs. Ensure all the retainers are fully seated.
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