Electrical - Dome/Sun Visor Lamps Inoperative

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March 11, 2008

2017435





Affected Models

Condition

Harness, Headliner, Damaged, Sunvisor or Dome Lights Inoperative

Symptoms of harness damage may include, but are not limited too, inoperative dome lights and/or sunvisor lights.

Technical Background

Any procedure requiring the removal of the headliner may result in headliner wiring harness damage. This damage occurs when an incorrect removal of clip fasteners has been performed.

Production Solution

Final production counter measure pending.

Service

Harness Removal

Remove headliner. See Repair Manual Group 70 Interior Trim, Roof Trim.





Before removing the harness from headliner, it is necessary to mark the harness to headliner mounting locations (see picture). Once located, carefully separate harness from headliner in order to avoid headliner damaged.

Harness Installation





^ Locate alignment guides -arrows- on harness.





^ Locate reference points on headliner guide.





^ Remove adhesive protection ribbon from harness.

^ Center harness according to guides, and join the parts.

Extend ends of harness over the headliner, apply 3M(TM) 08088 General Trim Adhesive (see supplier recommendations).

Tip:

The gap between the harness and the headliner should not exceed 8 mm (.31 in.).

Diagram shows general mounting points of harness to headliner. Harness routing may vary due to vehicle options.





Install headliner. Refer to Technical Bulletin, Headliner, Grab Handle & Sun Visor, Installation Tips, ElsaWeb document ID 2013840.





Warranty





Required Parts and Tool

For Special Tools see Repair Manual.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.