09-009/01 1999-2001 Protege - WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD MOLDING

Note: This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): S-026/99. Please update your records accordingly.

APPLICABLE MODELS

All 1999-01 Proteges.

DESCRIPTION

Wind (whistling) noise could be heard from the windshield while driving at highway speeds. This is caused by air being pulled through the space between the top molding and the body.

Customers complaining of this concern should have their vehicle inspected and repaired according to the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer complaint.

   CAUTION: To prevent paint damage, apply a strip of tape along the upper edge of the windshield opening.

2. Using a plastic or nylon putty knife, lift the top lip of the wind shield molding.

3. Insert the foam protector strip into the gap between the molding and the body.

   

4. Inspect the molding lip to make sure it has returned to it's original position, then remove tape.

5. Verify repair.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Description	Qty.
B2YD-50-6A2	Foam Protector	1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

Warranty Type	A
Symptom Code	97
Damage Code	97
Part Number Main Cause	B2YD-50-6A2
Quantity	1
Operation Number / Labor Hours	XX054XRX / 0.3 hr.