Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Door - Hiss Noise From Weatherstrip When Closing Door
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 83-15-07
Date: May, 1998
Subject:
Hiss Type Noise Coming from Weatherstrip when Closing Right and/or Left Door (Add Relief Hole)
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Condition
Some customers may comment on a hiss type noise coming from the weatherstrip when closing the right and/or left door with the glass in the full up
position.
Correction
1.
Remove the weatherstrip above the door glass and cut an air relief hole 3 mm wide (0.12 in.) by 10 mm long (0.4 in.) in the back of the
weatherstrip.
2.
Reseal the front and rear corners on the coupe or the front corner of the convertible with weatherstrip adhesive; 3M(R) P/N 08011, or equivalent.
See Figure 1.
3.
Reinstall weatherstrip.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C1420/C1421
Weatherstrip - Align
0.3 hr
