2429822 - 7005A Location of front door wind noise
Tape the various areas shown with masking tape.
Conduct a road test gradually
bringing the car up to the noise where the noise starts: if the
noise persists, check the sealant between the wing and pillar, at
the bottom.Remove the masking tape from area A and
repeat the road test: if the noise persists, check the condition
of the door seal in that area and that it adheres correctly to the
bodywork ( 7005A34 front side door compartment seal r r).
also check the condition of the the bonnet hinge buffer.Remove the masking tape from area B and
repeat the road test: if the noise persists, check the condition
of the door seal in that area and that it adheres correctly to the
bodywork ( 7005A34 front side door compartment seal r r).Also adjust the door hinges ( 7005A14 front side door - adjust centering and moulding -
includes adaptation of hinges and seals on door compartment).
Remove shims from the top hinge, or add shims to the bottom hinge,
so that the door adheres better to the seal.Remove the masking tape from area C and
repeat the road test: if the noise persists, adjust the door hinges
( 7005A14 front side door - adjust centering and moulding -
includes adaptation of hinges and seals on door compartment)
Remove or add shims on the two hinges, to make the door adhere better
to the seal.Remove the masking tape from area D and
repeat the road test: if the noise persists, check the condition
of the window glass seal ( 7005D26 front
side descending window glass scraper (outer) r r)Remove the masking tape from the rear view mirror
(area E) and repeat the road test: if the noise persists, check
the condition of the mirror seal ( 7005R30 electrically controlled door mirror (one) - r+r)