GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
Upper Side Moulding / Trim: Customer Interest
Door Seals - Friction Noise Driving Over Rough Surfaces
Group: 57
Number: 95-08
Date: Oct. 23, 1995
Subject:
Front/Rear Door Seals, Friction Noise
Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta 1993 - 1996
Supersedes TB. Group 57, 58 Number 95-06 dated Aug. 14, 1995
Condition
Noise heard while driving over uneven surfaces caused by friction between door sealing surface and the roof molding.
Production
A new seal has been installed as of the following VIN: 3VWSA81H1TM016022
Service
If a vehicle prior to the above VIN exhibits this condition the noise can be eliminated by installing isolation tape Part No: AKL 433 012 04 along door
edges where they contact the roof molding.
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Clean painted surfaces on all doors where upper door contacts the roof moldings using isopropyl alcohol.
Note:
The surface must be clean and dry before proceeding.
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Install isolation tape along -A- on front doors where the door edge contacts the roof molding.
2 door models: Approx. 144 cm (56.75 in.)
4 door models: Approx. 128 cm (50.5 in.)