Deck Lid - Rattle/Noise When Closing/Poor Fit
NO: 23-94-94GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 9, 1994
SUBJECT:
Deck Lid Rattle/"Tinny" Closing Sound/Poor Fit To Quarter Panel
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/14/94 (MDH 11-14-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customer complaint of any or all of the following conditions.
1. Deck lid rattle while traveling on rough roads.
2. Underflush fit condition between deck lid and quarter panel.
3. "Tinny" sound when closing deck lid.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 5256749 Overslam Bumper (Location A)
AR 4584474 Overslam Bumper (Location B)
2 4783161 Oval Foam Touchdown Pad
AR 4318025 Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing two overslam bumpers on the inner deck lid and touchdown pads on the deck lid opening panel.
1. Inspect the deck lid panel to determine the proper location for installation of the overslam bumper and pad (Figure 1).
2. If there is a styled attaching hole at point B on both sides, proceed to step 4. If not, proceed to the next step.
3. Remove the plastic cap from both attachment holes at point A. Coat the threads of overslam bumper, P/N 5256749, with Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant, P/N 4318025, and screw the bumper into the hole. The bumper may require cross threading to make it 90 degrees to the bumper surface. Repeat the installation on the opposite side. Proceed to step 5.
4. Locate the two styled attaching holes at point B. Screw P/N 4584474 Overslam Bumper into each hole. If the bumper does not fit tight, remove the bumper and slightly close the diameter of the hole by prying down on the edge of the hole with a screwdriver before installing again.
5. Locate the area on the deck lid opening panel where the overslam bumper will come in contact with it (Figure 2). Clean the painted surface with alcohol. Install P/N 4783161 Oval Foam Touchdown Pad by peeling off the paper on the adhesive side and installing it on the deck lid opening panel. Repeat the installation on the opposite side. Adjust the bumpers to assure the deck lid is flush with the body side panel.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-00-05-90 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment