Campaign - Lower Door Seal Modification
Campaign No. 2005030003 April 2005Revised May 2005
FILE:
SERVICE:
GROUP 00 OF SERVICE INFORMATION BINDER
PARTS:
GROUP I OF INFORMATION _ PARTS & ACCESSORIES BINDER
TO: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:
MODELS 203/209/220
SEAL LOWER STRIP ON DOORS
This revised Service Campaign bulletin 2005030003 supercedes previously issued Service Campaign bulletin 2005030003 released in April 2005. It contains updated warranty information to allow the repair of noticeable corrosion under certain conditions. Please destroy all previous Service Campaign bulletin versions.
This Service Campaign has been initiated because DCAG has determined that on the affected vehicles (see VIN range) the seal at the bottom of the doors may be insufficient and requires additional sealing material.
Please review the Effective Serial Number chart and if necessary repair the subject vehicles during the vehicle's next service.
Prior to performing this Service Campaign:
^ Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
^ Please review the entire Service Campaign bulletin.
Approximately 212,885 vehicles are affected.
Effective Serial Number Range
1. Remove lower door strip (A, Figure 1).
Note:
^ Be careful not to bend door strip (A) when removing.
^ Observe installed position of door strip (A) before removing to ensure proper positioning when reinstalling.
2. Check to see if any corrosion is present on the door contact area. If corrosion is present, refer to WIS: GF98.00-U-9200A for proper evaluation and repair procedures before proceeding.
Note:
^ Only approved repair materials are to be used for corrosion repairs. Refer to Star Bulletin S-B98.001131 dated May 2005 for a list of approved materials.
^ If you are unable to view the WIS document on WIS-Net, please check to see that the language settings are set correctly (Priority 1: US English, Priority 2: English.)
3. Thoroughly clean lower door strip (A, Figure 1) and door contact area with silicone remover (shop supplies) and dry area with compressed air.
Note:
^ To ensure proper adhesion, there must be no cleaning agent residues remaining on contact surfaces.
4. Insert nozzle of sealing agent cartridge (arrow, Figure 1) into door strip (A) as far as possible then fill lower door strip (A) with sealing compound.
Note:
The door strip is properly filled with sealing compound when the compound is clearly visible.
5. Reinstall lower door strip (A, Figure 1) onto door.
6. Clean any excess compound from door and lower door strip (A).
7. Repeat procedure on all doors.
Note:
The following allowable labor operation should be used when submiffing a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information
Parts Information