Air/Wind Noise Door Window (At 65km/h 40mph)

Air/Wind Noise Door Window (At 65km/h 40mph)

Diagnosis and Repair





Possible Cause

There is a gap between the roof panel side weatherstrip and the roof panel weatherstrip retainer at the front or the rear corner of the roof. The air/wind noise sounds like it is coming from an upper corner of the door window.

Diagnosis

Road test at 65 km/h (40 mph) with an assistant using a mechanics stethoscope, Engine Ear J 39565, or equivalent, or a plastic hose to find the source of the leak.

Corrective Action
1. Remove the roof lift off panel and place the roof panel upside down on a clean dry surface.
2. Remove the screw from the end of the weatherstrip.
3. Partially remove the weatherstrip by carefully peeling the end of the weatherstrip from the top assembly.
4. Apply a bead of urethane based windshield sealant 6 mm (0.2 in) in height.

* Across the end of the weatherstrip retainer.
* From the end of the weatherstrip retainer 20 mm (0.8 in) along the upper edge of the retainer.
* From the end of the weatherstrip retainer 20 mm (0.8 in) along the roof panel at the junction where the roof frame is bonded to the roof panel.

5. Install the weatherstrip and the attaching screw.
6. Clean up any excess sealer with solvent and a clean lint free rag.

Important: When installing the roof panel make sure the front edge of the rear roof bow weatherstrip does not roll rearward and block the drain trough down the middle of the weatherstrip.

7. Install the roof lift off panel.