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Technical - General Wind Noise/Windrush (Replace/Correct Weatherstrip/Molding)

Subject:General Wind Noise/Windrush (Replace/Correct Weatherstrip/Molding)

Models:1997-98 Buick Century, Regal
1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue



This bulletin is being revised to change the part numbers of the rear door window applique and changes to correction #4. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 83-10-07 (Section 10 - Body)


This bulletin contains information on several conditions.

Condition #1

Some owners may comment on wind noise around the mirror.

Cause


Object Number: 612563  Size: MF
(1)The mold lines are wider.
(2)The run channel gaps to the glass.
(3)The new molding has narrower mold lines.

The run channel gaps to the glass in the vertical section of the run channel at the mirror.

Figure 1 shows how to identify an old molding to a new molding.

Correction

Replace the run channel.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - C0140

0.5 hr

LH - C0141

0.5 hr

Condition #2

Some owners may comment on a buzz type of noise at the top of the door during hot weather or at speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph).

Cause

The front door upper reveal molding vibrates against the body.

Correction


Object Number: 612570  Size: SH

Replace the upper reveal molding. The new molding has more material for added stiffness. To aid in identifying an old molding, it has a parting line (1) down the center of the molding.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - B7820

0.6 hr

LH - B7821

0.6 hr

Condition #3

Some owners may comment on the wind noise around the mirror between the door and the door trim.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a lack of sealer around the inner door panel surfaces.

Correction


Object Number: 612573  Size: SH

Fill the holes shown with a thumb grade sealer. Use Strip Caulk Black P/N 08578 by 3M® or the equivalent. Seal all the shaded areas as shown in the illustration.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - R3290

0.6 hr

LH - R3291

0.6 hr

Condition #4 (Vehicles Built Prior to 11/3/98)

Some customers may comment on a buzz type of noise at the top of the B pillar during hot weather and at speeds above 96 km/h (60 mph).

Cause

The B pillar applique seal vibrates against the front door.

The rear door applique seal durometer has been changed to correct this condition. See parts information for changes.

Correction

Replace the rear door window applique.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - B7990

0.7 hr

LH - B7991

0.7 hr

Condition #5 (Oldsmobile Only)

Some customers may comment on a whistle around the mirror.

Cause


Object Number: 612575  Size: SH

The outer belt reveal molding under the mirror may have come loose. Refer to Figure 4.

Correction

Clean the mating surfaces with an adhesive cleaner. Reinstall the molding (1) using Goodwrench Black Toughened Adhesive, P/N 12346067.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - B7840

0.2 hr

LH - B7841

0.2 hr

Condition #6

Some customers may comment that there is a windrush coming from the front or the rear of the vehicle.

Cause

The front windshield or the backlite reveal molding gaps to the roof.

Correction

Glue the molding to the roof using Goodwrench Black Toughened Adhesive, P/N 12346067. In some rare occasions, the glass may need to be repositioned in the opening.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

Front - B7550

0.2 hr

Rear - B8540

0.2 hr

Condition #7

Some customers may comment on windrush around the mirror.

Cause

There are gaps around the mirror applique.

Correction

Reposition the mirror and the mirror applique.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - R3290

0.6 hr

LH - R3291

0.6 hr

Condition #8

Some owners may comment on the road noise at the top of the door trim pad.

Cause


Object Number: 612576  Size: SF
(1)Seals pulled away from the glass.
(2)Seals trapped behind the door trim.
(3)Correct position of the seal.

This condition may be caused by the upper door trim being pushed on too far and pulling the inner belt seal away from the glass. Refer to Figure 5.

Correction

With the glass in the full down position, use a trim stick to pull the upper lip of the inner belt seal out from under the trim pad from front to rear. Refer to Figure 5.

Labor Operation

Labor Time

RH - C0120

0.2 hr

LH - C0121

0.2 hr

Parts Information

Description

P/N

Carline

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10414412

Buick RH

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10414413

Buick LH

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10414414

Buick RH

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10414415

Buick LH

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10413950

Olds RH

Mldg Asm-F/D UPR RVL

10413951

Olds LH

Applique Asm-R/D Window Frm

10428310

Olds RH

10428311

Olds LH

Applique Asm-R/D Window Frm

10428312

Buick RH

10428313

Buick LH

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.