Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip Loose and/or Road Noise Coming from Doors (Replace Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip)
| Subject: | Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip Loose and/or Road Noise Coming from Doors (Replace Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip) |
| Models: | 2005-2006 Saturn ION |
| Built Prior To and Including VIN Breakpoint 6Z271704 |
This bulletin is being updated with VIN breakpoint information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-64-010 (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a loose lower auxiliary seal strip on one or more side doors and/or road noise coming from one or more side doors.
Cause
The lower auxiliary seal strip may have become loose or partially detached.
Correction
Replace the lower auxiliary seal strip on each affected door.
Service Procedure
- Inspect each door lower auxiliary seal strip for proper fit.
- If any lower auxiliary seal strip is loose or is becoming detached, carefully remove the affected lower auxiliary seal strip.
- Clean the bottom edge of the door with isopropyl alcohol.
- Make sure the contact area along the bottom edge of the door is clean and dry.
- Align the new lower auxiliary seal strip with the bottom inboard edge of the door and press it firmly against the lower edge of the door. Make sure the flocked portion of the seal is angled upward.
- Verify that the noise concern, if applicable, is resolved.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
15216521 | Coupe - Left Front Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip |
15277655 | Coupe - Right Front Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip |
15216522 | Sedan - Left Front Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip |
15277656 | Sedan - Right Front Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip |
15216523 | Sedan - Rear Lower Auxiliary Seal Strip (Both Sides) |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
C1092 | Weatherstrip - Door Bottom Sealing - Right -- Align or Replace | Use Published Labor Operation Time |
C1093 | Weatherstrip - Door Bottom Sealing - Left -- Align or Replace | |
C1164 | Weatherstrip - Rear Door Lower Sealing - Right -- Align or Replace | |
C1165 | Weatherstrip - Rear Door Lower Sealing - Left -- Align or Replace |
