Water Ingress & Wind Noise Glass Channels Information

FIGURE 3:

3. Water Ingress and Wind Noise Glass Channels All Doors - Series III & XJ-S (Fig. 3)


In most instances this is caused by gaps behind the window seals (BAC-1562 Series III, BD-46041 XJ-S), particularly at top corners. Rectification

A. Remove glass seal at points marked "W" (Fig. 3).

B. Apply non-silicone sealer into the channel corner and spread a bead 3" from the corner in sufficient quantities to allow extrusion when the seal is refitted. Carefully clean off any surplus sealant.

FIGURE 4:

Wind Noise or water Leaks around the Rear Door Window Quarter Light Frame - (Fig. 4) Series III

Rectification

A. Remove rear door quarter light following Repair Operations Manual, Operation Number 76.31.31.

B. Separate the glass (BAC-1124 & BAC-1126 RH, BAC-1125 & BAC-1126 LH) and rubber surround (BAC-1132 RH, BAC-1133 LH) from the quarter light frame.

C. Clean out all old sealant from the quarter light frame (Fig. 4) - "B".

D. Position a length of black sealer caulk at the point indicated in (Fig. 4) - "A".

E. Apply an extruded sealant, such as urethane type nonsilicone, into the quarter light frame (Fig. 4) - "B" with a double layer at point "C" and an overlap of the screw holes at point "D".

F. Position the glass and surround into the quarter light frame, and refit the assembly into the door, 76.31.31.

G. Clean off any surplus sealant from around the quarter light.