Service Bulletin

Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922

© 2014 Mazda Motor of America , Inc.

Subject:

Bulletin No:

09-036/14

Last Issued:

08/29/2014

WIND NOISE FROM DOOR WINDOW EDGE(S) AT 37 MPH OR HIGHER

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS
2014-2015 Mazda6 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 GJ ****** 167429 (produced before January 07, 2014)

DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from the door window edge(s) , while driving . The wind noise is most
pronounced at approximately 50 mph (81 km/h) on a smooth road . The wind noise may be caused by air passing through gaps between the door edge and the corresponding body panel.

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Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR OUTLINE

Step
1.

2.

Yes

Proceed to Step 2.

No

This bulletin does not apply.

Yes

Perform REPAIR
PROCEDURE A

No

Perform REPAIR
PROCEDURE A and B

Has the customer wind noise complaint been verified?

Perform VERIFICATION PROCEDURE. Did the wind
noise decrease with the masking tape installed to the
upper part of the front belt line molding?

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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers.• Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern . To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved . No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical--including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system ---without permission in
writing .

Bulletin No: 09-036/14

Last Issued: 08/29/2014

© 2014 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

VERIFICATION PROCEDURE
1. Apply masking tape (A) to the upper
part of the front belt line molding of the
front door with the noise. [Apply masking tape to properly cover the position
shown in the red circle.(B)]
2. Test drive the vehicle at approximately
50 mph (81 km/h) on a smooth road .
Did the wind noise decrease?
a. Yes - Perform REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
b. No - Perform REPAIR PROCEDURE
A and B on any door with the noise.
NOTE: Condition may be difficult to duplicate under the following conditions:
above 50 mph (81 km/h)
rough roads
heavy traffic
windy conditions

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REPAIR PROCEDURE A
Replace the inner weather strip and the front beltline molding .
1. Fully open the front door glass.
2. Remove the front door trim . Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 FRONT DOOR TRIM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Remove the inner weather strip (A) .

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4. Install a new inner weather strip, and then slide it until it contacts the rear glass run channel.

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5. Install a new front beltline molding. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-16 FRONT BELTLINE MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
6. Install a new front door trim . Refer to MS3 on line or Workshop Manual (section 09-.1.7 FRONT DOOR TRIM
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REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) .
7. Verify repair.

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REPAIR PROCEDURE B

Replace the front glass run channel and front sash molding .
Install a Form Rubber to the power outer mirror harness.
Front Door
Install a Form Rubber between door body panel and module panel.
Install a Urethane Pad to the front door trim .
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Replace the inner weather strip and rear beltline molding .
Rear Door

Replace the rear glass run channel and rear sash molding .
Install a urethane pad to the rear door trim.

FRONT DOOR
1. Pull both edges of the front glass run channel and remove it from the front door.
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2. Apply soap sud to the contacting surface of the new front glass run channel to the front door glass and door
panel

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3. Insert both ends of the front door glass run channel between the front door glass and door panel , then install
the whole front door glass run channel.

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4. Replace the front sash molding . Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-16 FRONT SASH
MOLDING REMOVAL) and (section 09-16 FRONT SASH MOLDING INSTALLATION).
5. Remove the power outer mirror. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-16 POWER OUTER
MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
6. Remove the seal rubber (A) from the power outer mirror.

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7. The image and table below show the pieces needed to perform door repairs . Select a 5 mm th ick sheet of
Form Rubber from the "Noise Repair Kit K001 WO 225". Cut eight pieces as shown below.
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Piece

Sheet Type

Sheet Thickness

Size

Quantity

A

Form Rubber

5mm

55mm X 55mm

1

B

Form Rubber

5mm

20mm X 140mm

3

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Form Rubber

5mm

20mm X40mm

2

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Form Rubber

5mm

10mm X 45mm

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8. Attach the cut Form Rubber (A) (55mm X 55mm size) all around the harness, positioning one end at the mirror side end of harness (8) .
NOTE:

Do not overlap the pad on the harness.

9. Install the seal rubber at the original position .

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NOTE: After installing the seal rubber, confirm if the pad is installed to the harness correctly (A) .
10. Install the power outer mirror. Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-16 POWER OUTER
MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

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11. Remove the fixing bolts and fasteners of front door module panel marked in the below figure .

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12. Prepare 1 set of 3 pieces of cut Form Rubber (8) 20mm X 1-40mm .size in layer.

Piece

Sheet Type

Sheet Thickness

Size

Quantity

B

Form Rubber

5mm

20mm X 140mm

3

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13. Attach the layered Form Rubber (8) to the back side of front door module panel, positioning one end at the
break point of butyl tape (A) and along the upper edge of the front door module panel.

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14. Prepare 1 set of 2 pieces of cut Form Rubber (D) 10mm X 45mm size . .

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Piece

Sheet Type

Sheet Thickness

D

Form Rubber

5mm

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Size

Quantity

10mm X 45mm

2

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