Body - Buzz/Whistle From Windshield At Highway Speeds

09-024

April 4, 2009

Applies To:
2009 Element 2WD A/T - From VIN 5J6YH18..9L000013 thru 5J6YH18..9L001274
2009 Element 4WD A/T - From VIN 5J6YH28..9L000015 thru 5J6YH28..9L001607

Whistle or Buzz From the Upper Middle of the Windshield

SYMPTOM

There is a whistle or buzz from the upper middle of the windshield at highway speeds.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The windshield upper molding is lifting and vibrating.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply silicone sealant under the entire length of the windshield upper molding.





REQUIRED MATERIALS

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 8310A2

Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour

Failed Part: P/N 73150-SCV-A01

Defect Code: 06401

Symptom Code: 05604

Template ID: 09-024A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Drive the vehicle at highway speeds:

^ If you hear the noise, and its frequency or volume changes when you push on the upper middle of the windshield in front of the rearview mirror, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If you don't hear the noise, or if its frequency or volume doesn't change when you push on the upper middle of the windshield, continue with normal troubleshooting.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Apply a strip of 2-inch-wide masking tape along the entire front edge of the roof to protect the paint.





2. Using a plastic trim tool, peel back the upper edge of the windshield molding from the roof, and apply a liberal amount of 3M Black Super Silicone Sealant underneath it. Apply the sealant along the entire length of the windshield upper molding.

3. Push down on the molding to smooth it out and to form a good seal.

4. After 5 minutes, remove the masking tape. Clean up any excess sealant with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.

5. To give the sealant time to cure, tell the customer not to wash the vehicle or clean the windshield for 24 hours.





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