Body - Wind Like Sound At Top Of A-Pillar
NUMBER: 23-019-07GROUP: Body
DATE: May 25, 2007
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-044-06, DATED OCTOBER 10, 2006, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A CLEAN POINT AND A CHANGE TO THE SYMPTOM/CONDITION.
SUBJECT:
Wind-Like Sound At A-Pillar Of Windshield Frame
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves sealing the windshield frame underneath the reinforcement brackets.
MODELS:
2007 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE:
** This bulletin applies to vehicle built on or before March 22, 2007. **
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
** The customer may experience a wind-like sound along the left and/or the right A-pillar, at speeds above 30 kph (20 mph). Sound is a rush or "open cavity" like sound. The sound appears to be coming from the middle to top half of the windshield frame A-pillar. **
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove windshield frame reinforcement bracket on A-pillar with wind-like sound (Fig. 1).
2. Apply caulk to windshield frame weld flanges along rear of frame extending up 30 mm (1.25 in.), and forward, around frame for 65 mm (2.5 in.) (Fig 2).
3. Reinstall windshield frame reinforcement bracket.
4. Tighten the windshield frame reinforcement bracket fasteners to 15-25 Nm (11-18 ft. lbs.).
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the other side A-pillar if necessary.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.