Body - Rustproofing Application

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Models


All 1986-1987 Passenger Car & Truck Models


Subject


Rustproofing Application


Index


MISCELLANEOUS


Date


December 22, 1986

No.


26-03-86

P-4484
This bulletin is issued as a reminder to use extra care in the application of rustproofing materials on all Chrysler cars and trucks, domestic and imports. Various systems and components are subject to failure if rustproofing material is applied to certain moving parts. To prevent possible damage, rustproofing materials should not be applied to areas where the sprayed materials may interfere with the operation of moving parts.

NOTE: 1. RUSTPROOFING MATERIALS MUST NEVER BE APPLIED TO COMPONENTS THAT GENERATE HEAT OR ARE EXPOSED TO HIGH HEAT CONDITIONS.

2. RUSTPROOFING MATERIALS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO COVER THE THEFT PREVENTION LABELS ON 1987 PASSENGER CAR MODELS.

CAUTION MUST BE USED WHEN SPRAYING RUSTPROOFING MATERIAL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

1. Entire exhaust system and heat shields, including turbo charger.

2. Engine, engine components, and accessories.

3. Transmission/transaxle and components.

4. Shift linkages and speedometer cables.

5. Driveshaft, universal joints, seals, and differential.

6. All brake components.

7. All electrical components such as lighting, ignition, and charging systems, etc.
8. Exterior surface of the fuel tank grommet and the surface of the fuel tank filler tube within two inches of the fuel tank grommet.

9. Seat belt retractor areas, as well as passive restraint guide rails and related parts.

10. Hidden headlamp covers, motors, and linkages located in header and fascia panel in front of radiator support.

11. All locks, key cylinders, power lock motors/solenoids, latches, linkages, and hinges.

12. Power antennas.

13. Plenum (cowl) areas, especially around windshield wiper components.

14. Door drainage holes and body exhausters.

15. Power window motors, tracks, guides, guides, and channels, as well as window regulators and cable mechanisms.

16. Theft prevention label locations on passenger car fenders, quarter panels, hood, deck/hatch, doors, and fascia.

Repairs to the listed items due to aftermarket rustproofing application are not reimbursable under warranty (refer to Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual, Warranty Repair Guidelines, Subject 1E-7).