Body - A-Pillar Tick Over Bumps
NUMBER: 23-015-08GROUP: Body
DATE: April 29, 2008
SUBJECT:
A-Pillar Tick Over Bumps
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing an epoxy adhesive at the base of the A-Pillar to eliminate a tick sound over slight bumps.
MODELS:
2008 (PM) Caliber
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built before December 9, 2007 (MDH1209XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may experience a tick sound coming from the base of the A-Pillar over bumps. The sound may be interpreted to be coming from the front suspension or dashboard.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition and/or the sound can be duplicated, perform the Repair Procedure. Regardless of which side is exhibiting the sound, BOTH sides are to be repaired.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove A-Pillar trim, left and right side:
a. Using trim stick C-4755, remove plug from A-Pillars.
b. Remove screw from each side.
c. Remove both A-Pillar trim covers.
2. Remove the instrument panel front cowl cover (at base of windshield). Using trim stick C-4755, pry up on panel cover disengaging panel clips from instrument panel (IP) (Fig 1).
3. Locate gusset tab at lower corner of A-Pillar. Remove thumb sealer to the point shown in (Fig. 2) to item 2.
4. Scrape off sealer to expose the gap between tab and top of cowl sheet metal (Fig. 3).
5. Clean area thoroughly with shop vacuum.
6. Using the dispenser, apply Fusor adhesive at the gap between tab and top of IP sheet metal (Fig. 4).
7. Using a wood tongue depressor, push the adhesive down into the gap.
8. Dispense additional adhesive using a circular motion to bridge from A-Pillar to IP (Fig. 6).
9. Repeat Step # 4 through Step # 8 for the other side.
10. Install the instrument panel front cowl cover.
11. Install A-Pillar trim on both sides.
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.