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Wind Noise Diagnosis And Testing

WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX

LOCATION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
A-pillar
  1. A-pillar
  1. Refer to A-PILLAR CORRECTIONS .
B-pillar
  1. B-pillar Mucket
  1. Refer to B-PILLAR CORRECTIONS .
C-pillar
  1. C-pillar Mucket
  1. Refer to C-PILLAR CORRECTIONS .
Doors
  1. Doors
  1. Refer to DOOR CORRECTIONS .
Freedom panels
  1. Freedom panels
  1. Refer to FREEDOM PANELS CORRECTIONS .
Header seal
  1. Header Seal
  2. Hardtop front seal
  1. Refer to HEADER SEAL CORRECTIONS .
  2. Refer to HARDTOP FRONT SEAL CORRECTIONS .
Windshield
  1. Windshield Frame
  1. Refer to WINDSHIELD CORRECTIONS .
A-PILLAR CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0181701Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Lower A-pillar - Check the front door cut line lip at the beltline for rolling over when closing door. Replace seal if damaged or deformed.
    GC0182298Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Lower A-pillar - Verify steeple foam at lower A-pillar is hiding frame metal and contacting drain tube foam 2-3 mm overlap beyond metal edge.
    GC0181872Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. With the windshield frame lowered no metal should be visible between the foam.
    GC0182282Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. The upper foam (1) should sit flush against the lower foam (2) and seal against the frame fully.
    GC0181532Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Lower A-pillar - Check front door flag applique (2) is fully seated to body and outer glass seal. Verify the glass seal and outer belt molding are not pinching each other together (1).
    GC0182450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove and apply foam tape on inner side of applique (1) and reinstall.
B-PILLAR CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0182547Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Upper B-pillar - Verify super mucket is not sitting too far outboard on the B-pillar. Press in with top fully secured to address this issue.
    GC0181304Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Upper B-pillar - Verify the feathered edge of the super mucket is not rolled underneath the panel or damaged.
    GC0181362Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Verify the push pins are fully seated to prevent super mucket from traveling off position.
    GC0182847Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Verify the rear outboard freedom panel foam is in correct location, the lower foam (1) is overlapping foam (2) and sealing to mucket.
    GC0182302Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Check that the interior foam above the B-pillar is present and sealed fully to the top.
C-PILLAR CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0181753Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Verify C-pillar mucket (2) is in proper position at beltline. Replace if damaged or deformed.
  2. Lower C-pillar - Verify there is no gap where C-pillar mucket interfaces with top (1). If a gap exists, raise the top and add foam tape to fill void.
DOOR CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
  1. Adjust the doors to the correct locations, Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
    GC0183170Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Verify the door seal (1) is in the proper position and all pins are properly seated.
    GC0183382Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Check for skips, voids, or damage in the seal retainer sealer (1) and using a paintable repair sealer Part No. 04318026AB or equivalent, repair as needed.
    GC0182055Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Make sure retainer gap foam is present and in good condition and the door seal (2) is seated into the retainers (3) fully.
    GC0181701Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Lower A-pillar - Check the front door cut line lip at the beltline for rolling over when closing door. Replace seal if damaged or deformed.
    GC0182983Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Verify outer door glass seal (1) is fully seated to door glass flange.
    GC0183123Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Verify outer belt seal (1) is pushed back against the seal (2) and seated fully.
    GC0181390Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Check front door inner belt molding fits tight to the front weatherstrip channel - Reposition belt molding forward or replace inner belt molding.
    GC0181532Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Check front door flag applique (2) is fully seated to body and outer glass seal. Verify the glass seal and outer belt molding are not pinching each other together (1).
    GC0182450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove and apply foam tape on inner side of applique (1) and reinstall.
FREEDOM PANELS CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
  1. Set freedom panel gap/flush at front receivers, Refer to REMOVABLE TOP, HARD, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    GC0182401Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Verify the freedom panel center seal is not damaged and in the proper location. The seal end molds will appear rotated if the seal is too far forward or rearward.
    GC0181595Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Check for missing, damaged, or off location foam, Refer to REMOVABLE TOP, HARD, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
HARDTOP FRONT SEAL CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0182705Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Check alignment of hard top header seal to center seal of freedom panel. Verify the seal is not pinched between the freedom tops.
    GC0181651Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Verify the center seal is flat against the header seal.
HEADER SEAL CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0183390Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Verify header seal (1) is positioned evenly side to side (2).
    GC0182826Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Using black RTV (2), seal the front edge of the header seal (1) to the windshield frame.
    NOTE:

    The RTV needs to be smoothed down so that it does not pucker and push against the header seal, needs to be applied consistently across the entire frame top and smoothed with a finger. Make sure that no RTV gets onto the exterior painted surface.

    GC0181380Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Verify the header seal is fully seated in the windshield frame and foam (1) is not visible between frame and seal. If visible, pull end of header seal forward.
    GC0183207Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Left hand spear foam
    2. Right hand spear foam
    3. 30 mm (1.2 in.)
    4. 85 mm (3.4 in.)
    5. 15 mm (0.6 in.)
    6. 140 mm (5.5 in.)
    7. 10 mm (0.4 in.)
  4. Windshield Header Foam/Butyl Replacement (change to spear foam):
    • Replaces usage of L-Foam, Butyl Chicklet, and Razer foam
    • Improves manufacturability, water sealing, and wind noise capabilities
    • 4 mm Ebony ESL 600 material
    • Butyl backing (adhesive)
    • LH and RH mirrored parts
    GC0182850Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Using a small punch (2) or equivalent, remove the seal rivets and lift the end of the seal out of the way.
    GC0182506Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove L shaped foam (1), butyl patch (2) and lower razor foam (3) and clean all surfaces fully prior to installation of the new spear foam.
    GC0181070Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Begin installation by placing the spear foam onto the windshield frame.
    1. Start at the tip of the foam (1).
    2. Place tip into radius of windshield frame (1) as shown in illustration.
    3. Foam corner (3) sits parallel with windshield header bathtub (4).
    GC0182920Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Seat the remaining foam around the header of the windshield frame maintaining a tight even gap to the forward edge of the frame (1).
  9. Verify the foam is fully seated to windshield frame along the radius to avoid pocketing under the foam (2) that can allow water to pass.
    GC0183390Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Verify the header seal (1) is positioned evenly side to side (2).
    GC0181380Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Verify the header seal is fully seated in the windshield frame and foam (1) is not visible between frame and seal. If visible, pull end of header seal forward.
    GC0183131Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Install the new rivets (2).
    NOTE:

    A slight bit of the spear foam should protrude from the lower feathered edge of the seal (1) when properly installed.

WINDSHIELD CORRECTIONS

Refer to WIND NOISE CONDITION INDEX .
GC0182680Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Check windshield urethane (1) for voids or gaps using soap and air.
    GC0181989Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Verify the windshield (1) is positioned correctly and centered in the windshield frame.
    GC0181985Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Check windshield frame panel seam sealer (1) using shop air and soap test. Using a paintable repair sealer Part No. 04318026AB or equivalent, repair as needed.
    GC0181040Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Verify the windshield sits under flush to the windshield frame. Check glass under flush to frame with a straight edge.
    GC0181907Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Verify the lace molding is contacting the windshield frame surround (1) and is centered in frame.
    GC0181665Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. With windshield lowered, check for open holes at bottom of frame, near drain tube grommet. Install butyl patches.
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