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Side Panel - Corrosion/Paint Damage

90audi05
Subject: Paint Damage/Corrosion On Side Panel Under Window
Slot Molding At C And D Pillar Area

Model(s):
100/200 Model Year 1989-1990
Group: 50

Number: 90-02

Date: 07/31/90



Cause: Paint damage during assembly, tolerance shortcomings.


Production: Material change of side window slot molding.

As of: October 1989
VIN: 44_LN030392


Service: 1. Repair, repaint side panel

2. Cut two (2) pieces of foil P/N 855 853 823 (See picture)

Dimensions: "A" 15 x 15 mm

"B" 30 x 20 mm

3. Attach foil pieces "A" and "B" to window sill as shown below.

4. Cover foil pieces with window slot molding for good optical appearance.