Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Rattles in body/doors and instrument panel | Loose wires/cables | CHECK that all wires/cables are correctly routed and inserted in correct retainers. |
Loose objects/components in door wells, pillars quarter trim panels | CHECK doors by carefully striking underside of doors with a rubber mallet while listening for rattles in doors and pillars. REMOVE or TIGHTEN loose objects/components. | |
Buzz from instrument panel components | IDENTIFY which components of the instrument panel are buzzing. SECURE/FASTEN components as necessary, ADD foam or felt as needed if rattle persists. | |
Door drain holes collecting water | Holes clogged with mud or road tar | CLEAN drain holes of foreign material with a punch or screwdriver. CHECK drain holes regularly. |
Wind noise from exterior rear view mirror | Exterior mirror housing misaligned | REALIGN with edges shingled to airflow, with no gaps. |
Mirror sail gasket folded/misaligned | REINSTALL with gasket unfolded and aligned correctly. | |
Mirror housing trim cap installed incorrectly | REINSTALL with edges shingled to airflow. | |
Inner sail trim installed incorrectly | REINSTALL sail trim. ADJUST door trim. | |
Inner sail gasket/barrier installed incorrectly | REINSTALL trim cover with gasket/barrier aligned correctly. | |
Air path through wiring bundle/fastener access holes | BLOCK air path(s) with foam/tape. | |
Exposed fastener access hole on mirror housing/sail | INSTALL a new cap if missing. | |
Mirror housing trim cap under-flush to housing causing whistle | INSTALL a new exterior mirror. To install new mirror, REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). | |
Rattle/vibration from exterior rear view mirror | Mirror mounting nuts loose | TIGHTEN mirror mounting nuts. REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). |
Aftermarket air deflector/stone shields | If possible, REMOVE aftermarket air deflector/stone shield, then ROAD TEST vehicle. If concern is no longer present, ADVISE the customer the aftermarket component was causing concern. | |
Draft/wind noise and water leak around perimeter of all fixed glass | Air traveling up windshield molding along A-pillar | INSTALL foam rope full length of the A-pillar. |
Gaps in sealant bead of windshield/rear glass | Install new windshield/rear glass. To install new windshield/rear glass, REFER to: Fixed Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures). | |
Windshield/rear glass misaligned or not installed correctly | Install new windshield/rear glass. To install new windshield/rear glass, REFER to: Fixed Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures). | |
Rear hood seal at base of windshield misaligned/damaged | REALIGN or INSTALL a new seal as necessary. | |
High mounted stoplamp | CHECK high mounted stoplamp seal. REPAIR or INSTALL as necessary. | |
A-pillar applique along windshield lifting | INSPECT attachment clips for damage and REINSTALL part. INSTALL new part as necessary. |
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