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Body - Wind Noise at Top of Windshield

06-019

April 20, 2006

Applies To:
2007 Fit - From VIN JHMGD3....5000001 thru JHMGD3....5008480

2007 Fit: Wind Noise at the Top of the Windshield

SYMPTOM

Wind noise may be heard from the top of the windshield at highway speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Due to variations in windshield placement, airflow over the windshield molding may cause it to vibrate.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Fill the channel above the upper windshield molding with silicone sealant.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Black Super Silicone Sealant:
3M P/N 051135-08662
(One tube repairs three vehicles.)

3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner:
3M P/N 051135-08984
(One container repairs six vehicles.)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 831004

Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour

Failed Part: P/N 73150-SLN-003
H/C 8325664

Defect Code: 00401

Symptom Code: 00101

Template ID: 06-019A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Look at the upper, right-hand corner of the windshield for a small round sticker. This sticker was applied at the port to indicate that the vehicle has been inspected, and a repair is not required.

^ If the vehicle does not have this sticker, go to step 2.

^ If the vehicle has this sticker, the vehicle is OK, and no further action is required.





2. To protect the paint, apply a 2-inch strip of masking tape to the roof next to the edge of the upper windshield molding.





3. Cut off the tip of the 3M Black Super Silicone Sealant tube applicator at the first groove. Lightly file the outside diameter of the applicator tip so that it barely fits into the gap between the molding and the roof.





4. Using a plastic card (credit card or something similar), pull up the outer edge (lip) of the molding at the middle of the windshield. Working toward the side of the windshield, fill the entire channel under the molding with the sealant.

5. Move to the other side of the vehicle, and then repeat step 3.

6. Lightly push down on the molding to smooth it out and form an even seal.

7. Wait for 5 minutes, and then remove the masking tape.

8. Using a shop towel and 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, clean off any excess sealant.





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