Door Trim Panel - Vinyl or Paint Peeling
NO: 23-51-97GROUP: Body
DATE: Sep. 19, 1997
SUBJECT:
Door Trim Panel Vinyl or Paint Peeling
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 23-50-96 REV. C, DATED DEC. 20, 1996, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES AND NOTED IN THE 1996 BOUND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN MANUAL. THE BULLETIN ADDS PART NUMBERS TO ADDRESS LIMITED MODELS WITH WOOD GRAIN TRIM ACCENTS. THE CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1996 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vinyl may peel and separate from the bolster on the door trim panel near the arm rest or paint may peel from the door trim panel pull handle. A repair kit has been developed which eliminates the need to replace the door trim panel. These parts contain an improved paint formula which is less susceptible to contamination from hand creams and sun tan lotions.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the door trim panel, if the vinyl is peeling or paint is peeling from the pull handle, perform the Repair Procedure.
**PARTS REQUIRED**:
Laredo Models
**Limited Models**
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a door trim panel repair kit.
1. Remove the door trim panel and place it on a clean, protected work bench surface.
2. Locate the heat stakes shown in Figure 1 and drill out the heat stakes on the outer perimeter of the bolster using a 23/64 in. Drill. Make sure to position the drill in the center of the heat stakes when drilling.
3. Remove the 3 door handle screws.
4. Remove any left over heat stake material with a die grinder or suitable tool to remove assure a smooth surface after drilling.
5. Insert the new bolster and wood grain trim accent into the trim panel and install the retainers onto the posts (See Figure 1). Seat the retainers fully using an 11/32 in. nut driver or socket to push them into place, making sure that the new bolster is tight against the trim panel. Install the screws in the locations shown. The front door requires two additional screws in the area of the door switch module.
6. Transfer door switch module to the new assembly.
7. Install the switch module screws.
8. Install the door handle screws.
9. Transfer the sound deadener to the new assembly using care to keep it below the upper retainers to avoid contact with them.
10. Install the trim panel replacing any damaged retainers with the new ones supplied in the kit.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
Install Door Trim Panel Repair Kit - One Front Door
23-20-22-94 0.6 Hrs.
Install Door Trim Panel Repair Kit - Both Front Doors
23-20-22-95 1.1 Hrs.
Install Door Trim Panel Repair Kit - One Rear Door
23-20-22-97 0.5 Hrs.
Install Door Trim Panel Repair Kit - Both Rear Doors
23-20-22-98 0.9 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part