Rear Door Weatherstrip - Comes Off

Bulletin No. 004/99
Issued 03/17/99
Revised

Applicable Model/s
1999 Protege

Subject
REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP COMES OFF

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

All 1999 Protege with VINs lower than JM1 BJ22** XO 124817.

DESCRIPTION

Placing your hand on the rear door frame while entering or exiting the vehicle may cause the weatherstrip to pull out of its channel.

All applicable vehicles should be inspected and repaired using the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Detach the weatherstrip from the top/side portion of the door as shown.

2. Clean weatherstrip and its channel with isoprophyl alcohol.





3. Apply a 1/4 inch bead of clear RTV silicone in the weather-strip channel.

4. Reinstall weatherstrip into the channel and apply pressure to the effected area-making sure that the silicone makes even contact with the weatherstrip.

Note
^ Verify weatherstrip is completely inserted into the channel.

^ Check weatherstrip at belt line for a firm fit against door frame if necessary slide weatherstrip upward to remove slack.

5. Remove any excess silicone.

Note
Weatherstrip must not be disturbed for at least 24 hours.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Note
This information applies to verified customer complaints on vehicles covered under normal warranty. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.

Warranty Type A

Symptom Code 89

Damage Code 9E

Part Number Main Cause B25D 72 760B (R) or B25D 73 760B (L)

Quantity 0

Operation Number / Labor Hours XX066XRX / 0.4 (both doors including adhesive application)