Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 97-24-4
Date: 971124
Doors/Windows/Moonroof - Wind Noise/Road Noise
Article No.
97-24-4
11/24/97
WINDNOISE - AROUND DOOR(S), WINDOWS, AND MOONROOF - SERVICE TIPS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-98 CONTINENTAL
ISSUE:
Windnoise and/or roadnoise may be heard on some vehicles. Causes may be as follows:
^
Front and rear door weatherstrip fit
^
Outboard front door
^
Front and rear door inner belt-to-window fit
^
Rear window moulding
^
Incorrect moonroof adjustment
ACTION:
Diagnose and repair possible areas which may cause windnoise and/or roadnoise concerns using the following Service Tips.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 97-15-1
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 110000, 701000
Front and Rear Door Weatherstrip Fit
The weatherstrip around the door may not be seated fully in the upper B-pillar corners of the vehicle. This "bridging" of the weatherstrip across the
corner may lead to windnoise on these vehicles. To repair this condition, refer to the procedure as follows:
DO NOT REPLACE THE WEATHERSTRIP UNLESS IT IS:
^
Torn
^
Ripped
^
Cut
^
Loose
^
Pulling off
^
Deteriorated excessively, or
^
TSB specifies the replacement of the weatherstrip
1.
Open the vehicle door to inspect.