Interior - Back Glass Sun Shade Damaged/Works Improperly

68 08 04

Dec. 10, 2008

2017463 Supersedes T.B. Group 68 number 08-01 dated Mar. 13, 2008 to include 2009 model year.





Vehicle Information

Condition

Sunshade, Back Glass, Damaged or Will Not Operate Properly

Manually operated back glass sunshade does not slide smoothly, or sunshade will not latch in up position.

Note:
DO NOT replace manual sunshade assembly for this condition.

Sunshade assembly does not have to be removed from vehicle for this repair.

Technical Background

One or both sunshade friction pads may be broken causing sunshade to track outside retaining rails. Sunshade handle may also be broken due to increased effort.

Note:
This bulletin ONLY applies to manual sunshade

Production Solution

No production change required.

Service

Replace one or both friction pads and handle (as required) following the procedure below:

^ Fold rear seat backs down and install protective cover.

^ Remove both "C" pillars and both sunshade guiding rails, see Repair Manual Group 68 Interior Equipment, Sunshade Removing and Installing in ElsaWeb.

^ Pull sunshade toward the front of the vehicle and restrict the re-wind ability by placing a shop towel between the sunshade webbing and recoil.

^ Inspect and/or replace both sunshade friction pads, handle and handle screw cover as required.

Friction Pad Replacement

Tip:
This procedure applies to one or both sides.





^ Using a flat blade screw driver, lift damaged or broken friction pad(s) up and away, see figure 1.





^ Snap new friction pad(s) Part No. 3C0861597/598 in place, see figure 2.

Handle Replacement





If sun shade handle is damaged, or if sun shade handle screw cap is missing, replace with the following:

Handle Part No. 3C0862565

Cap Part No. 3C0861335

^ Remove cap

^ Remove screw and handle.

Once repairs to sun shade are complete:

^ Reassemble guide rails and both "C" pillars, see Repair Manual Group 68 Interior Equipment, Sunshade
Removing and Installing in ElsaWeb.

^ Ensure proper sun shade operation.

Tip:
When sunshade is in the up position, the handle must be tilted forward to allow for proper engagement into guide rail latch.








Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

No Special Tools required.

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.