Body - Windshield Moulding Warped/Deformed

00-064

March 17, 2009





Applied Vehicles

Deformed Windshield Molding

(Supersedes 00-064, dated November 13, 2007, to update the information marked by the black bars)





REVISION SUMMARY

SYMPTOM

The windshield molding is warped or deformed.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The inner lip is folded, causing a poor fit against the
body.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the entire inner lip, and fill the channel between the molding and the body with silicone sealant.





REQUIRED MATERIALS

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 831004

Flat Rate Time: 0.7 hour

Failed Part: P/N 73150-S84-A01
H/C 5443387

Defect Code: 00401

Symptom Code: 00101

Template ID: 00-064A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

DIAGNOSIS

Pull up the outer edge of the windshield molding. Check if the inner lip is folded over anywhere.





^ If the inner lip is folded over, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE.

^ If the inner lip is not folded, disregard this bulletin, and look for other possible causes.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Protect the roof by applying a strip of 2-inch-wide masking tape along the outer edge of the windshield molding.





2. Pull up the outer edge of the molding, and use scissors or an X-Acto knife to remove its entire inner lip.





3. Using an O-ring pick or similar tool, pull up the outer edge of the molding, and apply 3M Black Super Silicone Sealant under it, along the A-pillars and the upper edge of the windshield.

4. Push down on the molding, and smooth it out until it sits flush with the roof.

5. Wait 5 minutes, then remove the masking tape.

6. Clean up any excess sealant with 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.





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