Body - 'A' Pillar Wind Turbulence
NUMBER: 23-048-04GROUP: Body
DATE: November 18, 2004
SUBJECT:
A-Pillar Molding Fit/Wind Noise
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adjusting the position of the exterior A-pillar molding.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A turbulence sound may be heard in the area of the A-pillar(s) at highway speeds. Some vehicles may have been built with the exterior A-pillar molding out of position. A wind noise may be created when the molding is either over flush to the roof panel, or over flush to the body-side aperture, (Fig. 1), both of which create a gap between the molding and sheet metal.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the exterior A-pillar moldings, if either are over flush to the roof panel, (Fig. 1) or over flush to the body-side aperture, which creates a gap between the molding and sheet metal perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Grip the A-pillar molding (beginning at the top near roof) with your fingers and pry upward to disengage the molding from the clips, (Fig. 2).
2. Continue toward the hood, prying until all (4) clips are disengaged.
3. Install the molding properly so that it is touching the body aperture along the entire length of the molding and is flush to under flush at the roof panel, (Fig. 3).
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.