Canada - Body - Front Door Wind Noise Near The B-Pillar

Bulletin
TSB3249

Issue Date
September 3, 2009

Market
Canada

Title
WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR

Component
BODY

Models
'09 Corolla; Matrix


INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 model year TMMC built Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit an excessive wind noise condition most noticeable from the driver's or passenger's side front door near the "B" pillar. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:


PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Confirm wind noise is coming from the upper rear door frame area.
A. If wind noise is present, proceed to step 2.
B. If wind noise is NOT present, stop. If the source of the wind noise is coming from a different location, this TSB does NOT apply.

2. Repair the wind noise by adjusting the driver's or passenger's side door frame inward in 0.5 mm increments until the wind noise stops.
A. Close the front door and open the rear door.







B. With a straight edge, measure the distance between the "B" Pillar and the edge of the side door approximately 50 mm down from the top of the door.







C. Mark the measurement on the straight edge with a piece of tape for a point of reference.
D. Open and secure the front door.

NOTE:
Lower the side window before adjustment is made.

E. Gently apply inward pressure to the top rear corner of the side door frame.







3. Close the door and check that the front side door frame moved inward 0.5 mm.

NOTE:
Do not adjust the rear edge of the front door under flush to the front edge of the rear door. This can also create an excessive wind noise condition.

4. Test drive vehicle to ensure the wind noise is no longer present.
5. Repeat steps 2D and 2E if wind noise can still be heard.

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.