Door Seals - Re-attaching

CATEGORY
Body

SECTION
8

PAGE
69

ISSUE
06/93-0344

CODE
844

Supersedes S.I. 05/87-961

Subject:
Attaching Door Seals

Application:
9000

Beginning with 1993 model year production, double-sided tape is now used for attaching the door seals. This double-sided tape supersedes the clips used on earlier model vehicles and can be used on any 9000 model.

Cars Affected:

9000 models

Parts:

Double-sided tape 43 05 777*

*NOTE:
Seven pieces of tape, each 220 mm long are required per door.
This part number provides enough tape for one door.

Action:

Should you have a customer complain of a loose or sagging door seal, fit the double-sided tape as indicated below:

1. Remove the seals installed on the door openings.

2. Clean the sheet metal flange with mineral spirits to make certain you provide a clean surface to which the tape can adhere.





3. Fit the double-sided tape as indicated in Figure 1.

4. Re-fit the door seals.

Warranty Information:

For warranty repairs, use Failure Coding 84463 (front door seal) or 84464 (rear side door seal)-78-3, 4, or 5-01-05. Time allowance is Labor Operation No. 84463 (0.3 hour) or 84465 (0.3 hour) as applicable.