Body/Frame - Floor Pan Corrosion
NUMBER: 23-026-02GROUP: Body
DATE: Jun. 10, 2002
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.
SUBJECT:
Floor Pan Corrosion
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves the removal of corrosion perforation and the installation of new floor pans
MODELS:
1984 - 2001 XJ Cherokee
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle may demonstrate floor pan corrosion perforation caused by: water/salt water intrusion into the interior of the vehicle. Mud collecting on the underbody surfaces of the floor pan that retains road salt and moisture. Holes being drilled through the floor pan for accessories without applying the proper corrosion resistant coatings.
DIAGNOSIS:
1. Using the appropriate year Service Manual and Section 0, place the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Inspect the underside of the floor pan for corrosion perforation; if there is corrosion perforation in the floor and the frame rails are intact proceed with the repair.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURES:
See following notes.
NOTE:
REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE OUTLINED IN THE INSTRUCTION SHEET INCLUDED IN THE PARTS KITS.
NOTE:
THERE MAY BE MARKETS OUTSIDE THE U.S. WHERE LOCAL RESTRICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE REPAIRS AS RECOMMENDED IN THE INSTRUCTION SHEET IN THE TSB. FOR THOSE MARKETS AN ALTERNATIVE WELD REPAIR PROCESS IS AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR COUNTRY OFFICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: