Top of Doors - Windrush Sound
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 53-10-08A
Date: April, 1995
Subject:
Windrush Sound at Top of Doors (Install New Auxiliary Seal)
Models:
1994-95 Buick Century Special and Wagon
1994-95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL and Wagon
This bulletin is being revised to change the warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-10-08 (Section 10 - Body).
CONDITION
Some customers may comment about windrush sound at the top of the doors.
CORRECTION
Install new auxiliary seal to the top of the door frame as show in Figure 1. Follow the procedure listed below for installation.
Auxiliary weatherstrip P/N 10276396.
The above part number contains enough material for one front door or both rear doors.
For complete vehicle installation, order three (3) of the above part numbers.
PROCEDURE
1. With the doors fully open, clean the top surface of the doors using one of the following adhesive cleaners or equivalent:
3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, P/N 08964
American Sure Seal Urethane Cleaner, P/N CUSH
Kent Acrysol, P/N 20005
2. After cleaning with above, wipe clean with 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
3. Surface should be 65°F (18°C) or higher.
4. For the front doors, remove protective backing from the foam seal and install the seal starting at the rear upper corner working forward as shown in Figure 1.
5. For rear doors, cut to length and install.
6. After installation, press seal firmly to fully seat the seal to the door.
PART INFORMATION
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
C1630 0.3 hr