Window - Squeak Noise When Rolled Down

NUMBER: 23-52-99

GROUP: Body

DATE: Nov. 12, 1999

SUBJECT:
Squeak Is Heard When The Window Is Rolled Down

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a new door glass inner belt weatherstrip.

MODELS:
1997 - 2000 (AN) Dakota
1998 - 2000 (DN) Durango

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A squeak is heard coming from the window area as the window is rolled down.

DIAGNOSIS:

1. Roll each window down and up several times. If a squeak is heard, continue on to the next step for each door that emits a squeak.

2. Release the door latch and open the door.

3. Roll the window down.

4. If equipped, remove the window crank.








5. Remove the screws attaching the door trim panel to the door (Figures 1 and 2).

CAUTION:
DO NOT FORCIBLY PULL THE TRIM PANEL FROM DOOR. DAMAGE TO THE DOOR TRIM PANEL COULD RESULT. THE DOOR TRIM PANEL USES HOOKS TO SECURE THE LOWER PORTION OF THE DOOR TRIM TO THE DOOR INNER PANEL AND DOES NOT USE ANY CHRISTMAS TREE FASTENERS.





6. Simultaneously lift upward and outward to release retainer hooks from inner door panel (Figure 3). Allow the door trim panel to hang on the door handle.








7. Peel the door inner belt weather strip seal from the door (Figure 4 and Figure 5).

8. Roll each window down and up several times again. If the squeak is still heard, further diagnosis is required. If the squeak is gone, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR (2) 55255888AD Seal, Front Door Glass Belt Inner Weather Strip, Dakota
AR (2) 55256706AD Seal, Front Door Glass Belt Inner Weather Strip, Durango
AR (2) 55256868AD Seal, Rear Door Glass Belt Inner Weather Strip

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.

1. With the inner belt weatherstrip already removed, slide the new weather strip seal (see Parts Required section) into position onto the door.

2. Align the trim panel hooks with the receptacles on the inner door panel and slide the trim panel into place.

3. Secure the trim panel to the door with the screws.

4. If equipped, install the window crank.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

23-51-17-96 Weatherstrip, Door Window Belt
Replace, Front Door, One Side 0.3 Hrs.

23-51-17-97 Weatherstrip, Door Window Belt
Replace, Rear Door, One Side 0.2 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part