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Body - Moonroof Weatherstrip damaged

05-012

October 17, 2006

Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Moonroof Glass Weatherstrip Is Damaged

(Supersedes 05-012, dated April 8, 2005, to update the information marked by the black bars)

PROBLEM

The moonroof glass weatherstrip is damaged.





VEHICLES AFFECTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Depending on the vehicle, replace the moonroof glass weatherstrip, REPAIR PROCEDURE A, or replace the moonroof glass, REPAIR PROCEDURE B.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: Same as listed in PARTS INFORMATION

Defect Code: 00401

Symptom Code: 00101

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE A - WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the moon roof glass:

^ Refer to Glass Replacement in the appropriate Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword MOONROOF GLASS, and select Moonroof Glass Replacement (With Moonroof) from the list.

2. Place a piece of masking tape on the middle of the front edge of the moonroof glass. Make sure that the tape is on the glass only and not touching the soft rubber of the weatherstrip.





3. Place a mark on the masking tape that aligns with the seam of the weatherstrip.

4. Push down on the top of the old weatherstrip with your thumb until a small section separates from the moonroof. Once a section has started to separate, grip it and pull outward, working around the moonroof until the weatherstrip is completely removed (note the locations of the holes in the weatherstrip).





5. Align the seam of the new weatherstrip to the mark on the masking tape. Make sure the holes are pointed in the same direction as noted in step 4.

6. Press the ridge of the new weatherstrip into the groove on the moonroof where the masking tape is marked. Work toward one corner; then go back to the middle and work toward the opposite corner. Be careful not to stretch the weatherstrip.

7. Continue pressing along one side, from corner to corner; then press along the opposite side, from corner to corner.

8. At the rear of the moonroof, continue pressing from one corner to the middle; then press from the opposite corner to the middle until the strip is completely installed.

9. Reinstall the moonroof glass (refer to the Glass Replacement procedure).

10. Check for proper fit of the new weatherstrip by opening and closing the moonroof.

REPAIR PROCEDURE B - GLASS REPLACEMENT

Replace the moonroof glass:

^ Refer to Glass Replacement in the appropriate Service Manual, or

^ Online, enter keyword MOONROOF GLASS, and select Moonroof Glass Replacement (With Moonroof) from the list.





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