Body - Door Glass Run Channel Out Of Position

Bulletin No: 09-020/12

Last Issued: 08/10/2012

Subject:
DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL OUT OF POSITION





BULLETIN NOTE





APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS





DESCRIPTION

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Place the glass run channel back to the original position (A).





NOTE:
If the glass run channel is deformed, use a heat gun on the affected area, but be sure not to damage it.





3. Degrease the area along location (A) of the door sash (B) and inside the glass run channel (C) as shown.

4. Apply adhesion promoter (liquid primer) to location (A) inside the door glass (B) run channel (C) as shown.

NOTE:

^ Source the primer locally.

^ Recommended primer: 3M product K-540NT, K-500 or 4298UV.

^ Approx. coverage area (per side): 15mm x 150mm (0.59 in. x 5.9 in.).

5. Allow liquid primer to completely dry.

6. Cut double-sided adhesive tape to a length of 100mm (3.94 in.).

NOTE:

^ Source the tape locally.
^ Tape dimensions: 1.2mm (Thickness) x 8mm (Width) (0.047 in. x 3.94 in.).
^ Recommended tape: 3M product GT6012, PT1100 or EX4011.

7. Apply the tape (A) to glass run channel over the dried primer (B) as shown.

8. Place the glass run channel back to the original position.

9. Remove the cover paper from the tape, then affix the glass run channel to door sash (C).

10. Operate the glass up and down to verify proper glass operation and that there is no dirt residue on the glass.

11. Repeat Steps 1 - 10 on other side front door as necessary.





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