Canada - Body - Wind Noise Service Tips

Bulletin
0810

Issue Date
2000-08-22

Reference
BO-00-003

Model
Echo

Year Range
2000

Market
Canada

Component
BO

Subject:
WIND NOISE SERVICE TIPS

Materials have been added to reduce wind noise. For vehicles produced prior to the VIN listed below, follow the repair procedure in this bulletin.

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
2000 model year Echo.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PART NUMBER INFORMATION :

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Whistle Noise from Outer Mirror (Left A-Pillar)





To reduce the whistling noise from the outer mirror at the left A-Pillar:

1. Fold the outer mirror to expose the cavities as shown in the illustration.





2. Cut EPT Sealer (Caulking Sponge) from the Wind Noise Kit in the dimensions shown, and install in the mirror cavities as shown in the illustration.

Turbulence Noise from Right B-Pillar Glass Run

To reduce the turbulence noise caused by the clearance between the glass and the glass run at the rear of the right front door, follow these steps:

1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Loosen the bolts on the door glass.





3. Pull the rear portion of the glass run upward and out of the rear lower frame.





4. Cut EPT Sealer (Caulking Sponge) in the dimensions indicated and install it as shown in the illustration.

5. Slide the glass run back into the rear lower frame.
6. Reassemble the vehicle in the reverse order of disassembly.





REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.