Body - Front Window Wind Noise
03-057September 9, 2003
Applies To:
2003 Accord L4 - From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000075 thru 1HGCM5...3A010500
2003 Accord V6 - From VIN 1HGCM6...3A000072 thru 1HGCM6...3A006800
Wind Noise at the Front Window
SYMPTOM
Wind noise coming from the front of the window by the outside mirror.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The door glass is not completely sealed in the glass run channel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Apply a piece of wool felt behind the glass run channel.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Wool Felt (1T): P/N 06993-SA5-000
H/C 2056676
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 73350-SDA-A10
H/C 7144652
Defect Code: 056
Contention Code: B07
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
Test-drive the vehicle at highway speeds to verify the customer's complaint of wind noise.
^ If there is wind noise from the front of the window, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.
^ If the noise is coming from another location, this service bulletin does not apply.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the outside mirror (see page 20-41 of them 2003-2004 Accord Service Manual).
2. Pull the glass run channel away from the front lower channel area. Remove the glass run channel just enough to access the front lower channel; do not remove it completely.
3. Cut a 10 mm x 135 mm strip of wool felt.
4. Apply the wool felt along the length of the front lower channel as shown.
5. Reinstall the glass run channel. Work it around the front lower channel so it seals properly with the added thickness. Make sure the glass run channel does not pinch in the door molding.
6. Install the mirror. Make sure there are no gaps between the mirror and the run channel.
7. Raise and lower the window. Check that it does not pinch or pucker the glass run channel or window seal.
8. Drive the vehicle at highway speeds to make sure the noise is gone.
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