Body - Front Door Weatherstrip Wind Noise
No: 76/06/01/NAS
Ref:
Issue: 1
Date: 09/07/01
Front Door Weather Seal Wind Noise
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Range Rover (LP) All
SITUATION:
NOISE FROM "A" POST AREA
The customer may complain of a low pitched wind noise/vibration coming from the area of the "A" pillar.
RESOLUTION:
INSTALL BUFFER TO REDUCE THE VIBRATION TENDENCY
Inserting a strip of double-sided tape in the interior of the U-shaped weather strip will provide a firm backing for the door to close against and
eliminate the tendency of the sealing lip to vibrate.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Local Source
1/2 inch double-sided tape As required
WARRANTY CLAIMS:
76.13.89/34 Time 0.30 hrs.
31
Install tape support into the door seal channel
FAULT CODE: U
Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.
Material allowance is included in labor operation.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE AND CORRECT
1. Investigate the source of the noise and determine that it is not the upper windshield finisher. (See Service Action H201)
NOTE:
The noise generally will appear on the driver's side, but could also be present on the passenger's side door.
2. Open the door from which the noise is originating and spread the outer "A" pillar/roof seal strip to expose the door opening surfaces behind
the "U" flap. (Figure 1, A)
3. Clean the area to remove dirt.
4. Cut a strip of 1/2 inch wide double-sided tape approximately 24 inches long.
5. Remove a few inches of the adhesive protection on one side of the tape.
6. Carefully locate the exposed adhesive area against the exposed portion of the "A" pillar trim piece behind the door seal. Start at the top curve
of the seal. (Figure 2)
7. Remove the protective cover and lay the tape along the trim piece between the inner and outer seal and down the "A" pillar.
8. When one side of the tape is properly positioned remove the remaining protective strip and allow the seal "U" lip to return to its natural
position.
9. Close the door.
10. Test drive the vehicle and verify that the noise has been eliminated.
