Repair Procedure A

REPAIR PROCEDURE


Locating Wind Noise - Procedure A


Begin Procedure A as follows:


1. Before road testing the vehicle, perform a visual inspection and make corrections as required.

2. Conduct the road test to determine the level and source of the wind noise after completing Inspection Procedure A below.

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Inspection Procedure - Procedure A


Inspect the following three areas first.


1. Prior to the road test, inspect the front window channel and glass to ensure it was not deformed by the door glass when the door was closed.

If it has not been deformed, apply masking tape to the XXXXX as shown in Fig.
1. Road test the vehicle. If the wind noise is isolated to the taped area, the window channel will have to be replaced as described in the Repair Procedures below.

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2. Inspect the door window channel-to-mirror bezel fit. Push in on the door glass channel at the arrow (Figure 2) and look for excessive clearance between the channel and mirror bezel. If excessive clearance is found, the door glass channel will have to be replaced. Refer to Repair Procedure A.

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3. Inspect the fit of the belt line molding-to-mirror bezel (Figure 3). If the belt line molding contacts the mirror bezel, correct the installation of the belt line molding prior to road testing the vehicle. The belt line molding should be flush with the surface of the mirror bezel (Figure 4).

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Repair Procedure - Procedure A

1. If excessive space was found between the window channel and the glass, replace the front door window channel as described in the Colt/Summit Technical Service Manual.

2. If excessive space was found between the window channel and mirror bezel, remove the front door window channel and assemble it so there is no gap at the mirror bezel (Figure 5).

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3. If excessive space is found between the belt line molding and the mirror bezel, remove the door sash garnish molding (Figure 6) and the door belt line molding (Figure 7).

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Form the door belt line molding with a pair of pliers so it will fit securely to the door panel (Figure 8).