Body - White Residue On Rear Door Partion Glass Moulding
NUMBER 12-127-11DATE: 05/26/11
APPLICABILITY: 2010MY and Later Legacy & Outback
SUBJECT: White Residue on Rear Door Partition Glass Moulding
INTRODUCTION
If you encounter a customer complaint that there is a white residue that builds up on the rear door partition glass or interior molding, it may be crystallized salt. Normally the condition will occur during the winter months in states that use salt or similar mineral based anti icing agents on their streets and highways.
Under certain conditions exterior water that enters the molding, and would normally drain away, may be drawn up onto the interior of the partition glass molding where it will evaporate and leave trace mineral deposits behind. An additional seal rib was added to the inside lip of the molding to prevent any exterior water from moving to the inside of the molding.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The modified molding was incorporated into production starting with VINs B*232689 (Legacy) and B*372946 (Outback).
PART INFORMATION
Note:
The old style partition molding may still be used for replacement on vehicles that do not encounter the issue.
SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION
Refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual for additional information and torque specifications when performing the following steps:
1) Remove the rear door trim.
2) Partially remove the sealing cover to gain access to the door sash hardware.
3) Remove the upper screw and two bolts which secure the door sash, then remove sash.
4) Remove the partition glass/molding from window frame.
5) Remove the partition molding from the partition glass.
Note:
Make sure the glass is free of dirt and grease prior to installing the new molding.
6) Install new partition molding to partition glass in the following order.
7) Install partition glass/molding in window frame.
Note:
Liquid water based soap can be applied to the outer edge of the partition molding to ease installation.
8) Install hardware, sash, sealing cover and door trim in reverse order of removal.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, refer to Subaru Warranty Wizard, for claim information.