Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Draft/wind noise and water leak around liftgate/luggage compartment perimeter | Loose fit seal | PINCH seal carrier to improve retention on seal flange or INSERT foam in carrier. |
Seal misaligned or installed incorrectly | REINSTALL seal. | |
Liftgate/luggage compartment misaligned | REALIGN luggage compartment lid. CHECK luggage compartment lid fit in body opening and ADJUST as necessary. To realign luggage compartment lid, REFER to: Luggage Compartment Lid Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures). | |
Scuff plate misaligned | REINSTALL scuff plate. | |
Seal or seal pushpins damaged | INSTALL a new seal or pushpins. | |
Wind noise created by airflow over or behind body panels | Fender splash shield misaligned | REALIGN fender splash shield. |
Body panel misaligned (exposed edge) | REALIGN appropriate body panel. | |
Hood misaligned (front margin) | CHECK hood gaps and fit. ADJUST hood as necessary. To align hood, REFER to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures). | |
Front grille edge noise | APPLY foam in hollow areas behind louvers. | |
Wind noise created by grille opening panel | Grille fit to leading edge on hood | If possible, ADJUST grille opening panel forward to eliminate wind noise. |
Sharp edges due to material imperfections | REMOVE sharp edges (no visible surface damage). | |
Wind noise from air extractor (body vent) | Air extractor housing seated incorrectly | REINSTALL air extractor housing. |
Air extractor housing or flaps damaged | INSTALL a new air extractor. | |
Wind noise from bug shield/exterior windshield sun visor | Turbulence created by location and shape | DETERMINE if the component is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part or aftermarket. If aftermarket, ADVISE customer accordingly. If Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), VERIFY correctly installed. If noise is abnormal REPAIR or INSTALL new as required. |
Wind noise from cowl panel (leaf screen) | Leaf screen rubber lip not touching windshield | REINSTALL part. If part still does not fit, CHECK for damaged attachment clips. INSTALL new part as necessary. |
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