Screech or Squeak When the Windows Are Raised or Lowered – 2007-2013 Acura MDX

B14-043
February 12, 2015
00288-01494 Version 2

 

Screech or Squeak When the Windows Are Raised or Lowered

Supersedes 14-043, dated October 31, 2014, to revise the information highlighted in yellow

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Year	Model	Trim	VIN Range
2007–13	MDX	ALL	ALL

 

REVISON SUMMARY

Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, Labor Operation Number was updated.

 

SYMPTOM

There is a screech or squeak when the windows are raised or lowered.

 

POSSIBLE CAUSES

The lower seal on the door glass outer weatherstrip rolls over, causing a screech or squeak.

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the lower seal from each of the four door glass outer weatherstrips.

 

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number	Description	Flat Rate Time	Template ID	Failed Part Number
8260B7	Remove the lower seal from the four door glass outer weatherstrips.	0.4 hr	14-043A	72410-STX-A11

 

Defect Code: 00401
Symptom Code: 04219
Skill Level: Repair Technician

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Lower all four windows.
2. Remove the screw(s) attaching the door glass outer weatherstrip.

NOTE: The front doors have one screw and the rear doors have two screws attaching the outer weatherstrip moldings.

 

3. Starting at the rear, pull up on the door glass outer weatherstrip at each area where the inner molding catches the inside edge of the window slot.

 

4. Lift the rear part of the door glass outer weatherstrip away from the door, then pull the front end of it out from under the power mirror.

NOTE: Front door is shown; rear door is similar.

 

5. Using a utility knife, remove the entire lower seal from the molding.

 

6. Reinstall the outer door glass weatherstrip.
7. Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for the other outer door glass weatherstrips.

 

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