Canada - Body - Wind Noise, Front B-Pillar Lower

Bulletin
0394

Issue Date
2000-09-08

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-00-010

Model
GS300, GS400

Year Range
1998 ~ 2000

Component
BC

Subject:
FRONT WINDOW WIND NOISE AT B-PILLAR LOWER

To reduce wind noise at the lower portion of the B-pillar of the right hand and left hand front windows, the following production change and field fix procedure have been developed.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 1998 - 2000 model year GS 400/300







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Add EPT Sealer Sponge to Front Door Weatherstrip:

Step 1.
A. Remove the front door inner panel as shown in the 2000 MY GS400/300 Repair Manual, Volume 2, steps 1 through 3 only.
B. Cut two pieces of EPT sealer sponge (Wind Noise Kit, P/N 08231-00810) that measure: Width: 10 mm Length: 40 mm Thickness: 5mm
C. Put one piece of EPT sealer sponge on top of the other so that there is one 10 mm thick piece.
D. Apply the EPT sealer sponge to the interior of the front door weatherstrip as shown in Figure 1.

NOTE: Be sure to put the EPT sealer sponge together with the rear portion of weatherstrip shown in side view (a) in figure 1.







Step 2.
A. Cut one piece of EPT sealer sponge that measures: Width: 10 mm Length: 40 mm Thickness: 5mm
B. Apply the EPT sealer sponge to the interior of the weatherstrip from step 1 (see Figure 1) as shown in figure 2.
C. Place the EPT sealer sponge to the rear of the original EPT sealer sponge around toward the exterior of the vehicle.

NOTE: Apply the EPT sealer sponge so that it does not stick out the door trim.







Step 3.
A. Cut one piece of felt that measures: Width: 10 mm Length: 40 mm Thickness: 2mm
B. Apply the felt to the interior of the weatherstrip as shown in figure 3.
C. Place the felt below the original EPT sealer sponge toward the bottom of the vehicle.

NOTE: Apply the EPT sealer sponge so it does not stick out of the door trim.







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.