Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
1.
Remove both windshield side moldings.
CAUTION: The side moldings will be re-installed, be careful not to damage them.
2.
For each one of the side moldings, cut two pieces of foam seal (3M Scotchfoam P/N 051131-06370 Tape No.4504 or equivalent). Cut the first
piece approximately 60 cm (23.6 in,) long, 10 mm (0.4 in.) wide and approximately 8 mm (0.3 in.) thick. Cut the second piece approximately 25
cm (9.8 in.) long, 10 mm (0.4in.) wide and approximately 8 mm (0.3 in.) thick.
3.
Attach the longer foam strip inside each of the side moldings (see Figure 3). Attach the shorter foam strip at the thicker end of each of the side
moldings as shown in Figure 3. The foam seal will absorb any wind noise created inside the side moldings.
4.
Re-install the side moldings.
Recheck:
Test drive the vehicle and confirm that the noise from the A pillar no longer exists.
Incident 3: A & B Pillars
Incident 3: Wind noise "hiss" along front door roofline between A & B pillars.
Verify:
1.
Test drive the vehicle to verify the wind noise.
Figure 4