Interior - Carpet Pulls Out From Under Door Sill Trim

09-072

September 23, 2009

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Carpet Pulls Out From Under the Door Sill Trim

SYMPTOM

Carpet on the passenger's side pulls out from underneath the door sill trim when you step into the vehicle.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The edge of the carpet is not firmly attached to the body.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Re-attach the carpet edge to the body using double- sided tape.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Automotive Attachment Tape:
P/N 3M 051131-06381
(one roll repairs about 65 vehicles)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 8470A1

Flat Rate Time: 0.1 hour

Failed Part: P/N 83301-TA5-A01ZA

H/C 8658221

Defect Code: 05701

Symptom Code: 07302

Template ID: 09-072A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the passenger's door sill trim. (The 4-door is shown; the 2-door is similar.)

2. Unfasten the rear carpet clip from the body.





3. Cut a 270 mm (10.5-inch) strip of 3M double-sided tape, and apply it to the body, starting at the front carpet clip and along the edge of the wire harness.





4. Peel back about 50 mm (2 inches) of the tape backing, starting at the front carpet clip.

5. Refasten the rear carpet clip, and finish removing the rest of the tape backing.





6. Pull the carpet tight, as far past the edge of the tape as possible. Then press the carpet down, along its entire length, to make firm contact with the tape.

7. Reinstall the passenger's door sill trim.

8. Allow the repair to set for an hour before testing.





9. Test the repair by sitting in the passenger's seat and pushing down on the side wall of the carpet with your foot.





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