Body - Roof Wind Noise/Whistle Above 40 MPH

Classification: BT12-009

Reference: ITB12-061

Date: September 20, 2012

2013 JX; WIND NOISE FROM ROOF AREA DURING HIGHWAY SPEEDS

APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013 JX35 (L50) with roof rail cross bars ONLY

APPLIED VIN and DATE:
Vehicles built before 5N1AL0M(* *)DC 309506 and May 29, 2012

IF YOU CONFIRM:

A high pitched whistle type noise coming from the roof area during speeds of 40 MPH and above:

^ The vehicle must have a front sunroof.

^ The sunroof must be in the full tilt open position.

ACTION:
Replace the front roof rail cross bar (cross bar).

^ Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE.





PARTS INFORMATION








CLAIMS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:
This issue does not apply to the rear cross bar.

CAUTION:
Use a clean fender cover or suitable covering to protect painted surfaces.

1. Carefully remove the front cross bar.

^ TORX bolts size: T30

^ Do not reuse these bolts.

2. Carefully install the new front cross bar (kit # 999R1-RZ507).





^ Make sure the arrow points toward the front of the vehicle.

^ Use the TORX bolts supplied in kit # 999R1-RZ507.

> The new bolts threads are coated with a thread locking compound.

^ T30 TORX bolts torque: 8 - 9 N-m (0.82 - 0.92 kg-m, 70.8 - 79.7 in lb)

3. Road test the vehicle, verify repairs.