Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

B Pillar - Front Door Edge Seal Loose or Missing

NUMBER:
23-24-00

GROUP:
Body

DATE:
JUNE 16, 2000

SUBJECT:
"B" Pillar Front Door Edge Seal Loose or Missing

MODELS:
2000 (LH) LHS
2000 (LH) 300M (International Market)

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a "B" pillar front door edge seal.

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 300M INTERNATIONAL MARKET VEHICLES AND ALL LHS VEHICLES.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The "B" pillar front door edge seal may be loose or missing.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the "B" pillar front door edge seal is loose or missing, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:
AR(2) 05066129AA Seal, "B" Pillar
AR 04467709 Mopar, Bond-All Gel

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove existing "B" pillar door edge seal if necessary and clean surface with isopropyl alcohol.

2. Apply Mopar Bond-All Gel into the entire length of the new "B" pillar door edge seal channel (use sparingly, as the glue will seep out).

3. Locate the "B" pillar door edge seal at the top edge of the "B" pillar, just below the plastic endcap.

4. Using finger pressure, push seal onto flange and follow all the way down the pillar.

5. Wipe any excess glue.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-51-16-94 Seal Replace, One or Both 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part