“Growling” Sound When Fully Closing the Door Glass – 2013-2015 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 12-191-15
DATE: 09/30/15

APPLICABILITY:2013-15MY BRZ
SUBJECT:“Growling” Sound When Fully Closing the Door Glass

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces a design change of the roof weatherstrip retainer/ molding to address customer concerns of a growling sound which may be heard when fully closing the door glass.  The sound results from a deformation of the roof weatherstrip caused by the retainer/ molding.  The retainer/ molding can cause the weatherstrip to “roll” as shown in the illustration below when the glass closes fully in the area where the “A” pillar meets the roof.

 

Affected Area

 

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:

The new retainer/ molding assembly was incorporated into production starting with VIN G*600012.

 

PART INFORMATION

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERAPPLICATION
RETAINER AND MOLDING ASSY63531CA001R/ HAND
63531CA011L/HAND
WSTR ROOF SD63521CA000R/ HAND
63521CA010L/HAND

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

If the condition is verified as described above, replace the retainer/ molding assembly and roof weatherstrip as a set on the affected side of the vehicle following the procedure described in the applicable Service Manual.

 

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:

LABOR DESCRIPTIONLABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
DOOR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP & CHANNEL R&R ONE SIDEA914-772WAW-480.3
DOOR WINDOW WEATHERSTRIP & CHANNEL R&R BOTH SIDESA914-7740.5

 

REMINDER:  SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

 

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