Interior - Front Door Panel Fabric Pulls Out Along The Edge

09-059

August 11, 2012

*Applies To:
2009-12 TL - ALL*

Front Door Panel Fabric Pulls Out Along the Edge
(Supersedes 09-059, dated December 23, 2009, to revise the information marked by asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY

2010-2012 model years were added.*

SYMPTOM

The front door panel fabric is pulled out along the trailing edge of the door panel.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The front door panel fabric was cut too short and not glued along the edge.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Apply spray adhesive to the door panel, and tuck the fabric back into its channel.

TOOL INFORMATION

Plastic Trim Tool: T/N SILTRIMTL10

REQUIRED MATERIALS

3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive:
(One can repairs about 50 vehicles)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Failed Part: P/N 83551-TK4-A02ZA

Defect Code: 02502

Symptom Code: 02502

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Replace the standard nozzle tip on the spray adhesive container with one that can accept a small tube into it for a more controlled concentrated spray needed for this repair.





2. Pull the remaining fabric out of the channel along the entire vertical edge of the door panel.

3. Spray a bead of adhesive under the entire length of the door panel fabric.





4. Using a plastic trim tool, tuck the fabric back into the door panel, working 2 to 4 inches at a time.





5. As you tuck the fabric into the channel, wipe off any excess adhesive on the outer portion of the door panel with isopropyl alcohol. Do not allow the adhesive to dry on the panel; this will permanently damage the panel.





6. Apply a 6-inch piece of masking tape to the top surface of the fabric and pull it tight across the panel, every 2-4 inches along the entire length of the glued section. This will prevent the fabric from pulling out of its channel before the adhesive dries.

NOTE:
The spray adhesive gets tacky within 30 minutes.

7. Wait about a half-hour, then remove the tape from the door panel, starting from the fabric end and it pulling away from the panel.





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