Door/Weatherstrip - Corrosion/White Deposits
BULLETIN NO.: 97-T-23AISSUE DATE: November, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-O5
CORPORATION NO.: 7815O8R
SUBJECT:
Corrosion on Door or White Deposits on Door Primary Weatherstrip
(Repair Door).
Due to revisions under Models Affected, this bulletin supercedes bulletin 97-T-23, which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
1997-1999 Saturn Coupes and, 1996-1999 Saturn Sedans and Wagons.
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment on corrosion developing on the door at the weatherstrip contact area and of a white powder developing on the primary weatherstrip surface.
CAUSE:
An abrasive substance that forms on the door primary weatherstrip abrades the corrosion protection applied to the door.
PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect all doors and refer to the following "Level of Damage Chart" and perform the corrective procedure referred to in the chart.
2. Refer to the following "Recommended Paint Repair Products Chart" for the recommended repair products to refinish the repaired door(s).
We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. Saturn does not endorse, indicate any preference for, or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms, for for any such items which may be available from other sources.
3. After door is refinished, install 3M(R) SCOTCHCAL Paint Protective Film (P/N 84701), or equivalent, to area of door primary weatherstrip contact to door. (This area can be determined by spraying the door primary weatherstrip with water and gently closing door.)
NOTICE:
When trimming paint protective film, be careful not to cut or scratch the paint beneath the protective film.
NOTICE:
Do not bridge over seam sealant tape or rubber muckets used on the window frame to door joints on Sedans and Wagons with the paint protective film.
4. On Sedans and Wagons, install the paint protective film in two separate pieces to the window frame and door lower. Make sure the end points of the protective film are at the window frame to door lower joints as shown in illustration.
5. Clean the door primary weatherstrip contact surface of the remaining doors with 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (P/N 08984) or equivalent, and apply 3M(R) SCOTCHCAL Paint Protective Film (P/N 84701) or equivalent to the area of the door primary weatherstrip contact to the door.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure to wipe off excess silicone paste from the door primary weatherstrip with a clean dry cloth.
6. Clean door primary weatherstrip surfaces with 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (P/N 08984) or equivalent, and apply a coat of 3M(R) Silicone Paste (P/N 51135-08946) or equivalent.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
84701 3M(R) SCOTCHCAL Paint Protective Film
08984 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner
51135-08946 3M(R) Silicone Paste
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.