2892409 - 7010A Location of rear door wind noise

Tape the various areas shown in the figure with masking tape.Conduct a road test, gradually bringing the vehicle up to the speed where the noise starts: if the rustling noise persists, conduct the preliminary locating test on the whole car ( See Test 70  Location of wind noise (preliminary location)).Remove the masking tape from area A and repeat the road test: if the noise persists, adjust the door hinges (see PROCEDURES OP.   7010A14  rear 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 B and repeat the road test: if the noise persists, adjust the door hinges (see PROCEDURES OP.   7010A14  rear 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 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 (see PROCEDURES OP. (  7010A34  rear side door compartment seal r r) also check that the glass seal fits correctly (with glass closed).Remove the masking tape from area D and repeat the road test: if the noise persists, check the condition of the window glass seal (see PROCEDURES OP.   7010D26  rear side descending window glass scraper (outer) r r).