Body - Wind Noise From Top of Windshield
NUMBER: 23-040-02 REV. AGROUP: Body
DATE: Sept. 16, 2002
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-040-02, DATED SEPT. 9, 2002, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A CORRECTION TO THE LABOR OPERATION NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Windnoise Occurring At Highway Speeds In High Ambient Temperature Conditions
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the windshield reveal molding.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A whistling or buzzing sound may be heard coming from the top of the windshield at highway speeds (105 Km/h+ / 65 mph+) during high ambient temperature (27°C+ / 80°F+) conditions.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open the front doors and pull back the drip-rail seal from the bottom of the "A" pillar to the top to gain access to the five "A" pillar molding fasteners, right and left side.
2. Remove the "A" pillar molding fasteners and separate the "A" pillar moldings from the vehicle.
3. Remove the windshield reveal molding from the top of windshield glass.
CAUTION:
USE CARE TO PREVENT CHIPPING THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE REMOVING THE REVEAL MOLDING AND ANY EXCESS URETHANE.
4. Remove any excess urethane that has squeezed out from under the windshield glass.
5. Add bead of urethane along entire top edge of windshield per (Fig. 1).
6. Install revised windshield reveal molding, p/n 04806123AA, to the top of the windshield.
7. Press along entire length of windshield reveal molding with fiber stick per (Fig. 2) to ensure proper bond to glass. Finesse as necessary to ensure proper appearance of molding. Leading edge and "tail" of molding should not be wavy in appearance. The tail of the reveal molding should be slightly underflush to the top of the roof. If the tail of the reveal molding is grossly overflush the gap between the windshield and the downstanding surface of the roof is too small and the windshield must be removed and refitted to achieve a larger windshield to roof gap. It is also important that the gap be consistent all the way across in order to achieve an optimum appearance.
8. Install the "A" pillar moldings. Tighten the fasteners to 2 Nm (18 in. lbs.).
9. Install the drip-rail seals.
NOTE:
ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 24 HOURS CURE TIME AFTER INSTALLATION BEFORE USING A CAR WASH.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: