Canada - Body - Wind Noise From Front/Rear Door Glass Areas

Bulletin
TSB2218R

Issue Date
2005-05-17

Market
Canada

Title
WIND NOISE FROM DOOR GLASS WINDOW RUN

Component
BODY COMPONENT

Models
'03 - '05 Corolla

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- July 17, 2006: Step 4 and its note have been removed from the Front Doors Repair Procedure and the Rear Doors Repair Procedure. Step 6 has been updated in the Front Doors Repair Procedure and the Rear Doors Repair Procedure. The SSTs table has been updated to the current format.
- January 26, 2006: The current part numbers in the Parts Information table have been updated.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience wind noise from the front or rear door glass area. The window run has been improved to resolve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






2003 - 2005 model year Corolla (NAP) vehicles produced BEFORE or AFTER the VINs shown below. Part numbers vary based on Corolla vehicles produced before or after the VINs (refer to the Parts Information table).






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PARTS INFORMATION:






For Corolla vehicles produced BEFORE the VIN above, use the Parts Information table:






For Corolla vehicles produced AFTER the VIN above, use the Parts Information table:






REQUIRED SSTs:

FRONT DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Refer to steps 1 - 6 in the ETAS: 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year Corolla Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Front Door: Overhaul.

NOTE:
Use the same procedure for the LH side as the RH side.

1. Place the window in the down position.
2. Remove the window run.
Completely remove the double-sided tape remaining on the frame.

3. Thoroughly clean the door frame using a white body shop towel and Kent Acrysol.

NOTE:
Do NOT use red shop towels. These towels contain silicone.

4. Install the door glass window run.






A. Position the glass run at the No. 2 and No. 3 corners of the door frame and then attach the middle part of the run.
B. Insert the glass run into the window run channels.

NOTE:
- Do NOT apply water or lubricant to the glass run when inserting it into the door.
- Make sure the protrusions of the glass run fit securely into the holes of the door frame. (Some glass run parts do not have protrusions)

5. Using a nylon tool, press the glass run into the upper portion of the door frame to securely adhere the double-sided tape.
6. Fully close the window.

REAR DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURE:
Refer to steps 1 - 6 in the ETAS: 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year Corolla Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Rear Door: Overhaul.

NOTE:
Use the same procedure for the LH side as the RH side.

1. Place the window in the down position.
2. Remove the door glass window run.
Completely remove the double-sided tape remaining on the frame.

3. Thoroughly clean the door frame using a white body shop towel and Kent Acrysol.

NOTE:
Do NOT use red shop towels. These towels contain silicone.

4. Install the door glass window run.
A. Insert the glass run into the front side of the window run channel. Then position the glass run in the No. 6 corner.
B. Fit the rear of the glass run into the division bar window channel. Then position the glass run in the No. 7 corner.
C. Press the center section of the window run into the door frame.

5. Using a nylon tool, press the glass run into the upper portion of the door frame to securely adhere the double-sided tape.
6. Fully close the window.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.