The whole window piece not just the square decorative piece

I started getting intermittent wind noise (depending on how the door was last closed I guess)
While heating the car one morning with fan on high, I came out to car and could hear fan wind whistling out the back side of the panel I circled.
I can lift the back edge of this window and see the round clips that should pop into holes in the door frame not seating.
If I were to continue to pull it up I'm sure it could be ripped off and gain access to the vehicle.

I ask here because I may not understand the construction/adherence of this part.
Proper fix?
In case they just try to fist bump the clip back in its frame hole or randomly start applying glue?

I am not referring to the decorative "square" that is on the rear part of the fixed window - referring to the whole window panel
Bob

 

 

Well it certainly seems like an easy way to break in (even if it's not detaching itself). Very odd.

 

It'll be curious as to what the actual failure is. Seems like it might be an adhesive fail or miss application.

 

I too had the same issue, and had it in to my dealer to have it repaird. The problem is I now have a whistle at speeds over 60mph. I've had it back to the dealership twice - they claim it is fixed but the whistle persists.

Had anyone else had this issue? I can eliminate the whistle with some carefully placed tape, but I'm not interested in driving around with a taped up window. The dealership seems clueless and clearly isnt test-driving the vehicle to check if the issue is resolved.

 

Ask their technician or SA to jump in the car with you and show them the whistle. They won't be able to deny it then.

 

Does anyone have a TOPIX subscription and could share the bit on replacing the 2nd row fixed window? Mine is also coming apart and ordered a replacement. I am out of warranty.

 

I think my dealer just applied some sort of window urethane adhesive. No issues 2 years out.

 

I have exactly this issue on my Defender - anyone know what the fix is?

It's a 2020 so out of warranty.

 

It's a known issue. They have replaced both of mine. I would inquire with your service department.