Paint Anti Chip Film/Front Fender Cap - Repair
NO: 23-97-94GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 16, 1994
SUBJECT:
Paint Anti-Chip Film and Front Fender Cap Repair Procedure
MODELS:
1995 (PL) Neon
DISCUSSION:
As a running change, vehicles have been built with paint anti-chip film on several areas of the rocker panels. Also, vehicles may be equipped with front fender end caps. The following is a repair procedure for these items.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 4783115 Left or Right Front Rocker Panel Anti-Chip Film
AR 4797292 Lower Rocker Panel "Darts" Anti-Chip Film (Pkg. 6)
AR 4783116 Right Front Fender End Cap
AR 4783117 Left Front Fender End Cap
AR 6035204 Retaining Screw (Fender End Cap)
AR 6032031 U-Nut (Fender End Cap)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing damaged paint anti-chip film and/or front fender end caps.
1. Locate the paint anti-chip film to be replaced on the rocker panel (See Illustration).
2. Starting at one corner and using a heat gun, apply heat and slowly peel back the paint anti-chip film. Remove any residual adhesive using a commercial remover such as 3M adhesive remover # 08908 or equivalent. Wipe off the panel with a soft cloth saturated with a cleaner such as 3M adhesive cleaner # 08984 or equivalent.
NOTE:
APPLICATION OF PAINT ANTI-CHIP FILM SHOULD BE DONE WHEN THE AIR AND SURFACE TEMPERATURES ARE BETWEEN 70~ AND 90~ F.
3. Remove the backing from the paint anti-chip film. Spray the film and/or the application area with a 50.-50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
4. When applying the rocker panel film, align the top of the film approximately 1/16 In. (3 mm) below the break line in the rocker panel and 1/16 In. (3 mm) from the fender break line. When applying the "dart" film, place the middle of the film over the rear indentation (See Illustration).
5. When replacing the fender caps, use the lower two holes in the front fender. The two u-nuts, P/N 6032031, are installed on the fender and the inner fender liner/splash shield is between the fender cap and fender. Attach in place with two screws, P/N 6035204.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. Cap, Wheel Opening, Fender, Replace
Right/Left
23-02-59-90/91 0.2 Hrs.
Film, Anti-Chip, Replace, Right or Left
23-01-07-90 0.2 Hrs.
Film, Anti-Chip ("Darts"), Replace All
23-01-07-91 0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part