Carpet - Separates From Backing
NO: 23-22-94GROUP: Body
DATE: Mar. 11, 1994
SUBJECT:
Carpet Pile Separates From Backing
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 2/14/94, MDH 0214XX.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The carpet pile separates from the backing material in patches leaving bare spots. This occurs primarily in the tunnel formation area.
DIAGNOSIS:
Using your fingers, pull on the pile in a formed area or an area of the carpet with a vertical surface. If the carpet pile pulls out easily in little tufts (without the use of pliers or other gripping tool) proceed with the following repair.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR LC63PD5 Carpet (Quartz) w/Cable Operated Deck Lid Release
AR LC62PD5 Carpet (Quartz) w/o Cable Operated Deck Lid Release
AR LC63PF7 Carpet (Driftwood) w/Cable Operated Deck Lid Release
AR LC62PF7 Carpet (Driftwood) w/o Cable Operated Deck Lid Release
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the carpet with a revised part.
1. Remove the front seats, rear seat cushion, front and rear seat belt lower anchor bolts, deck lid remote release mechanism (if so equipped), cowl trim covers, front and rear door sill trim covers, and center floor console as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pgs. 23-20 through 23-25.
NOTE:
DO NOT LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO REMOVE OR INSTALL THE CARPET AS THIS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND INSTRUMENTATION AND MAY CAUSE UNNECESSARY BUZZ, SQUEAKS OR RATTLES.
2. Cut the carpet in three places - under the instrument panel in the middle of the tunnel formation, under the shifter and under the shifter cables (See Illustration).
3. Loosen the bottom of the B-Pillar trim molding by disengaging the bottom two push clips and pull the carpet out from underneath. Fold carpet in half toward rear seat and remove carpet through rear door opening.
4. Obtain a new carpet as called out in the parts section. Before installing the new carpet, it will be necessary to cut the replacement carpet along the mold line on the underside of the tunnel formation and in the areas of the shifter and shifter cables.
5. Install the carpet in the car making sure to stuff the carpet in the cut areas under the instrument panel, shifter and shifter cables. Push the carpet under both B-Pillar trim moldings and re-secure the moldings to the B-Post.
6. Hook the carpet at the four points along both sides over the sill frame. Re-install all trim covers, center console, seat belt attachments and seats.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-21-15-90 1.0 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 01 - Adhesive Bond