Deck Lid/Seal - Rattle, Water/Dust Leaks

NUMBER: 23-45-99

GROUP: Body

DATE: Nov. 5, 1999

SUBJECT:
Deck Lid Rattle, Water Leaks Into Trunk From Deck Lid Seal And/Or Dust Intrusion Into Trunk.

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the decklid weatherstrip. The decklid power latch assembly may require replacement if the adjustment bumpers cannot be adjusted to allow the deck lid to open on the first cycle after installing the new deck lid weatherstrip.

MODELS:
2000 (PL) Neon

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JULY 30, 1999 (MDH 0730XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
There may be a deck lid rattle, water leaks into trunk and/or dust intrusion into the trunk caused by a poor seal by the deck lid weatherstrip.

DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer reports any of the above symptoms perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1 04783623AD Weatherstrip, Deck Lid
1 04724313AF Power Latch, Deck Lid

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. Open decklid.

CAUTION:
THE MASTIC SEALER USED TO ATTACH THE WEATHERSTRIP CAN CAUSE DAMAGE/STAINS TO THE CARPET AND OTHER COMPONENTS. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE WEATHERSTRIP.

2. Pull the deck lid weatherstrip from the deck lid opening flange.

3. Remove any remaining mastic sealer from the seal flange using mineral spirits. The deck lid flange must be clean and dry prior to the installation of the new deck lid weatherstrip.

4. Place the new deck lid weatherstrip into position on the flange. Ensure that it is properly positioned before proceeding to the next step.

5. Press the weatherstrip onto the deck lid flange.

6. Open and close the deck lid at least five times to fully seat the deck lid weatherstrip.

7. Adjust the overslam bumpers until the upper and lower bumpers are just touching.

8. If equipped with a manual latch, cycle the latch and verify that the deck lid opens with one cycle of the key.

9. If equipped with a power latch, cycle the latch using the key fob. If the latch does not release on the first cycle (2 pushes) of the key fob, proceed to step 10.

10. Replace the deck lid power latch assembly.

A. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

B. Raise the deck lid to the full up position.

C. Remove upper decklid trim as necessary to access latch bolts.

D. Unplug the connector from the power latch assembly.

E. Remove the two power latch assembly mounting screws.

F. Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.

G. Install the power latch assembly using the two mounting screws.

H. Install upper decklid trim.

I. Connect the power latch assembly connector.

11. Adjust the deck lid latch and striker until the deck lid latches with a moderate slam and the deck lid opens when the deck lid release button of the key fob is cycled one time (two presses).

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

23-51-04-93 0.2 Hrs.
Replace Decklid Weatherstrip

23-41-25-96 0.2 Hrs.
Replace Deck Lid Latch

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part