Body - Liftgate Spoiler Seal is Loose

NUMBER: 23-042-05

GROUP: Body

DATE: September 9, 2005

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL OCTOBER 17, 2005.

SUBJECT:
Liftgate Spoiler Outer Seal Delamination

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing the old seal and installing revised seals.

MODELS:

2005-2006 (LX) Magnum

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The surround seal on the liftgate spoiler is loose and over flush to the body and spoiler.

DIAGNOSIS:

Visually inspect the liftgate spoiler seal for adhesion to the spoiler, if the seal is loose perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Use the procedures outlined on TechCONNECT 23-Body/Exterior/Spoiler to remove the liftgate spoiler from the vehicle.

2. Set spoiler upside down on a surface that will not scratch or mar the painted surface.





3. Remove the surround seal from the part, (Fig. 1).

4. Use adhesive remover (Isopropyl Alcohol) to remove excessive residue on the spoiler, concentrate on the corners where the foam blocks are installed, (Fig. 1)

5. Remove all fastener seals from part (remove any white clips that may have broken during removal.

6. Install new white clips, as required, and/or replace all fastener seals





7. Seal wire harness into the wiring grommet using RTV sealer, p/n 82300234, (Fig. 2)

8. Use the procedures outlined on TechCONNECT 23-Body/Exterior/Spoiler to install the liftgate spoiler to the vehicle.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





FAILURE CODE:

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.