Interior - Squeaking Noise From the Rear Window

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Classification: Section: Body &
BF90-02 Frame
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB90-107
Models:
1989-90 Maxima
Date:
December 20, 1990
MAXIMA(J30)-SE MODEL REAR WINDOW SQUEAK NOISE

APPLIED MODELS: 1989 & 1990 Maxima(J30)-SE Model

APPLIED VIN: BEFORE JN1HJ01P**T449443 (July 23, 1990)

SERVICE INFORMATION:

During operation of the applied model, some consumers may complain of a squeaking noise from the rear of the vehicle. This noise may occur on rough or smooth surfaced roads.

Figure 1:

This noise may be caused by the rear window molding rubbing against the body of the vehicle at the bottom center part of the glass (Figure 1).
This incident may be duplicated by pushing on the lower center part of the rear window glass from outside the vehicle.

To understand the nature of this noise, two points need to be emphasized:

The noise can only be detected from inside the vehicle. To eliminate noise created by the rubbing of your hand on the glass, lay a piece of cloth or paper between the glass and your hand. Depending on the ambient temperature, you may not be able to duplicate this noise by pushing on the glass. If the noise cannot be verified by pushing on the glass, conduct a road test with someone sitting in the rear seat.



REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Once this noise has been verified, check for clearance between the rear window molding at the bottom center part of the glass. This can be done by sliding a piece of paper into the gap between the rear window molding and the body of the vehicle.(Figures 2a and 2b).
The trunk of the vehicle must be opened to perform this procedure. If the rear window molding is contacting the body of the vehicle, cutting off the "flash" on the rear window molding with a sharp knife will resolve the customer complaint.

NOTE: Be careful when cutting the molding so the customer will not complain of poor appearance.