Wind Rush At Windshield Side Reveal Molding to Glass

II. Wind rush due to gap at windshield side reveal molding to glass, left and or right side.

1. Remove auxiliary weatherstrip to access the windshield side reveal molding retaining screws.

2. Remove the retaining screws and the molding.

3. Holding the windshield side reveal molding in position, flush the molding to the glass. Determine how much elongation of the screw holes in the molding is necessary to position the molding flush to the glass.

4. Using a small rattail file, elongate the retaining holes in the direction and length needed to position the molding flush to the glass.

5. Put a light film of oil on the inner surface of the windshield side reveal molding to facilitate future serviceability.





6. Fill the void between the glass and the inside surface of the windshield side reveal molding with RTV sealant or equivalent. (See Figure 2 Section A-A).

7. Reinstall the windshield side reveal molding and retaining screws per Section 10-2 of the Service Manual.

8. Using strip caulk, fill the cavity at the top of the windshield side reveal molding to the upper windshield reveal molding.

IMPORTANT:
Be careful not to trap the primary seal under the auxiliary seal when reinstalling the auxiliary seal.

Labor Operation:
T1898 Labor Time: 0.3 Hr. Add: 0.2 Hr. For Other Side