Body - Door Mirror Wind Noise
NUMBER: 12-82-04DATE: 04/15/04
APPLICABILITY:
20000-2004MY Legacy/Outback & Baja
SUBJECT:
Door Mirror Gusset Wind Noise
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to address wind noise coming from either the left or right mirror gussets.
PRODUCTION LINE CHANGE
A new style Door Mirror Gusset has been used in production starting September 2003, with the VINs shown.
PART NUMBER INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Should you encounter a customer complaint of wind noise and determine the noise is from the door mirror gusset area, proceed as follows: You can determine if the wind noise is coming from the gusset area by pushing on the glass during a road test or by taping off the gusset area.
Repair Procedure
1) With the door open, ensure the window glass is in a full-rest, closed position. Close the door.
2) Measure the clearance between the front door glass and the door gusset at both the inner side and outer side with a thickness gauge. If the clearance is less than 0.2 mm the wind noise may be coming from somewhere else. If the measurement is 0.2 mm or more, proceed to step (3).
3) Retract the glass completely, then measure the clearance between the left and right lips (see the picture). If the clearance is less than 5 mm, the door gusset does not need to be replaced. Go to step (6). If the dearance is 5 mm or more, proceed to step (4)
4) Replace it with the new style door gusset. Refer to the applicable service manual for replacement procedures. After the installation of the new gusset is complete, go to step (5).
5) With the new gusset installed, repeat step (1). Next, re-measure the clearance between the door gusset and the door glass with a thickness gauge. If there is no clearance at both inner side and outer side, no further action is required. However, if there is a clearance at either the inner side or outer side, proceed with the following.
6) With the door panel removed, turn the adjuster bolt for the door gusset to tilt the door gusset toward the smaller clearance.
Note:
When tilting the door gusset to the outer side, turn the adjuster bolt clockwise. When tilting it to the inner side, turn the adjuster bolt counter-clockwise. The adjuster bolt has a screw lock on the threads. If it is difficult to turn, remove the gusset and turn it while holding the head with pliers.
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Warranty period, refer to the Warranty Labor Time Guide for claim information.
Disclaimer