Chart B1 Innner Door Beltline Leaks At Several Locations

Strong wind leaks of relatively the same intensity heard at location 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Figure A, are usually associated with an improperly fitting door outer weather seal. A quick visual inspection will confirm the problem. Any gapping that occurs between the weather seal sealing lip and the door surface can cause excessive wind noise.

Repair Method:

Remove complete weather seal assembly, using care not to damage paint surface. Inspect clip tangs and reposition any tangs bent during initial installation and/or removal. Reinstall weather seal by aligning the rear edge of sealing strip to the rear edge of door and engaging (7) clips into slots on door panel. This is done easiest by inserting the front clip first and working rearward. Again, use caution not to damage painted surface. The weather seal is fully seated when outer sealing lip is fully compressed on door surface as shown (Figure B). Road test to assure the condition is repaired.