Lower Body Side Molding Insert - Loose

90chrysler08 Models


1989-90 AA Bodies


Subject


Loose Lower Body Side Molding Plastic Insert


Index


BODY AND SHEET METAL

Date

April 23, 1990

No.


23-07-90

(C21-09-0)
P-1164
BODY CODE LEGEND AA - ACCLALM LE/LX/LEBARON


SYMPTOM/CONDITION Some of the early built Plymouth Acclaim LE and LX models and Chrysler 4dr LeBaron models may exhibit lower body side moldings with loose plastic inserts on one or more of the moldings. This condition is a cold weather condition that is caused by the failure of the adhesive between the plastic insert and metal molding frame.

DIAGNOSIS

ACCLAIM LE and LX MODELS

When Acclaim LE and LX models built prior to MDH 01-17-XX are returned with a loose lower body side molding insert, all eight pieces of the molding must be inspected for proper insert retention. Moldings should be visually inspected as well as checked by grasping and pulling with the hand. All moldings found with loose inserts, must be replaced as described in the repair procedure. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR LOOSE MOLDING INSERTS.

LeBARON 4dr MODELS



Early LeBaron 4dr models built prior to MDH 01-17-XX have a Type One lower side body molding insert (see below). When a vehicle is returned with a loose Type One lower body side molding insert, all eight lower side body moldings must be replaced with moldings with Type Two inserts. Moldings with Type One inserts are not available. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR LOOSE MOLDING INSERTS.



REQUIRED PARTS

NOTE: THE PART NUMBERS LISTED ARE NOT NEW PARTS. THE NUMBERS ARE LISTED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. DEALERS ARE BEING ASKED NOT TO OVERSTOCK ON THESE PARTS DUE TO LIMITED SUPPLY. REMEMBER, THIS CONDITION IS A COLD CLIMATE PROBLEM AND WILL NOT BE AS PREVALENT IN WARMER CLIMATES.
REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Using an appropriate tool, remove the screws and/or retaining clips necessary for removal of the defective molding.

A. The front and rear fender moldings are attached with screws and a barrel clip.

B. The door moldings are removed by pulling up on the bottom of the molding to release them from the top first.

2. Align the new molding with the body panel and reverse the removal procedure to install.


POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 23-02-58-90 0.2 Hrs.
Each additional molding 23-02-58-91 0.1 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE: 01 - Adhesive bond