Rear Doors - Metallic Rattle Noise
NUMBER: 23-06-99GROUP: Body
DATE: Feb. 12, 1999
SUBJECT:
Metallic Rattle Noise from Rear Door(s)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves modifying the window regulator channel.
MODELS:
1999 (JA) Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Metallic rattle noise from rear door(s) during door closing and/or driving on rough road.
DIAGNOSIS:
If metallic noise can be heard coming from inside of rear door(s) as they are closed perform Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR(1O) 06504014 Fastener, Trim Panel
AR(1) 04814056 Water Shield, Right Rear
AR(1) 04814057 Water Shield, Left Rear
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Peel top portion of water shield away from door sheet metal.
3. Lower glass sufficiently to provide access to channel flare (Figure 1).
4. Bend channel flare on both sides of channel, such that the flare is under flush with the channel section (Figure 1).
5. Install water shield.
NOTE:
IF WATER SHIELD IS STRETCHED OR TORN SO IT CANNOT BE SECURELY SEALED TO DOOR SHEET METAL, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
6. Install door trim panel with new fasteners.
7. Perform procedure on other rear door if necessary.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-34-11-95 Regulator, Rear Door 0.3 Hrs.
Glass - Repair - One Door
23-34-11-96 Regulator, Rear Door 0.5 Hrs.
Glass - Repair - Both Doors
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment