Body - Front Door Outer Waist Seal Alignment

LTB00522NAS1
22 FEB 2013

SECTION: 501-08
Front Door Outer Waist Seal Alignment





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

MARKETS:
NAS

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation: The front door alignment may appear to be uneven at the trailing edge of the outer waist seal.

Cause: This may be caused waist seal not sitting flush to the door.

Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below.

PARTS:
No Parts Required

TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools.





WARRANTY:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove the exterior mirror on the affected door (TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 501-09).





2. CAUTION:
The exterior mirror must be
removed prior to the removal of the waist seal; failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the component prior to removal.

NOTE:
Note the fitted position of the rubber door seal in to the waist seal prior to removal.

Remove the waist seal.

^ Remove the screw cover.

^ Remove the two (2) Torx screws.





3. CAUTION:
Do not use a knife for this step.

CAUTION:
Make sure the exterior surface of the waist seal is not damaged during this step.

Using a suitable tool, remove the section of plastic from the waist seal in the position shown.





4. Install the waist seal.

^ Align the rear edge of the waist seal with the rear edge of the door.

^ Tighten the two (2) Torx screws to 1.2 Nm.

^ Install the screw cover.

5. Install the exterior mirror (TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 501-09).

6. If required, repeat steps 1-5 to the other front door.





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