Body - Aftermarket Window Tint Scratching
NUMBER: 23-025-03GROUP: Body
DATE: Oct. 24, 2003
SUBJECT:
Scratched Aftermarket Window Tint Film
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised door inner belt weatherstrip.
MODELS:
2003 (DR) Ram Truck
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers who have installed aftermarket window tint film may experience the film on the windows becoming scratched from contact with the door inner belt weather strip. Some vehicles may have been built with the weather strip not having a coating of soft protective flocking on the surface that contacts the window.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the door inner belt weatherstrip for the presence of a soft protective flocking on the surface that contacts the window. If the flocking is not present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the inner belt weather strip from the flange on the inner door panel.
3. Install the new weather strip listed in the Parts Required section above.
4. Install the door trim panel.
5. Repeat this process for the remaining doors.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: