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Body - Drip Rail Modification

Date: November 2007

Order No.: P-B-88.85/70

Supersedes:

Group: 88

SUBJECT:
MODEL 204 (as of F007877 up to F011176)

Model Year 2008

Modification of Replacement Drip Rails

In the event drip rail replacement is necessary on vehicles listed in the above VIN range; the replacement drip rails require modification before installation on the vehicle. This modification is required in order to properly position the drips rail when fastening them to the A-pillar.

Procedure

1. Place replacement drip rail on suitable workbench.





2. Enlarge replacement drip rail mounting slots (a, Figure 1):

Remove 5 to 6 mm (b, Figure 1) of plastic material on both sides of mounting slots using a rotary tool (e.g., Dremel(R)) attached with a 3 mm tool bit.





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