Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Convertible Top Canvas: Customer Interest
Body - Wind Noise From Windshield Area
NUMBER: 23-003-08
GROUP: Body
DATE: January 15, 2008
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS
BULLETIN UNTIL JANUARY 21, 2008.
SUBJECT:
Wind-Like Sound At Outer Ends Of The Sunrider Soft Top Windshield Header
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacement of the left and right soft top front side bows.
MODELS:
2007 - 2008
(JK)
Wrangler
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to two door Wrangler vehicles equipped with a Sunrider soft top (sales code GWK) and built on or between March 01, 2007
(MDH 0301XX) and September 30, 2007 (MDH 0930XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may experience a wind-like sound at the outboard top corners of the windshield. The condition may be present on vehicles equipped with a
Sunrider soft top. The condition may be due to the Sunrider soft top header being over-flush at the outboard corners to the windshield framer.
NOTE:
This condition only applies to two door Wranglers equipped with a Sun rider soft top. The condition does not apply to two door vehicles equipped
with a standard soft top.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the above condition is present perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Unlatch both front soft top header latches at the top of the windshield.
2.
Detach the soft top drip rail retainer above both doors from the vehicle.
3.
Slide the side bow sleeve forward, on both sides, so that the front section of the Sunrider soft top can be folded open.
4.
Open (fold back) the front section of the Sunrider soft top.
