Body - Gap Between Rear Fascia and Body Side/Tail Lamp

NUMBER: 23-052-05

GROUP: Body

DATE: November 4, 2005

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, 2005.

SUBJECT:
Rear Fascia To Body Side/Tail Lamp Fit

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding two nut and bolt attachments to the rear fascia.

MODELS:

2005 - 2006 (LX/LE) 300/Charger

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The gap between rear fascia and body side/tail lamp is more than 2 mm (5/64 in).

DIAGNOSIS:





If gap between rear fascia and body side/tail lamp measures more than 2 mm (5/64 in), (Fig. 1), perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Pull the trunk carpet away from one side of the trunk.

3. Remove the push pin (located above and rearward of the body exhauster) attaching the fascia to the body side, by pushing out the center (white) pin with a punch, then push (black) body through hole, (Fig. 2). Pin and body will fall to the ground under the rear fascia.

Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.