Body - Front Doors Damaged By Ice Formation
57 11 05September 30, 2011
2014599 *Supersedes T. B. V570815 dated December 10, 2008 to include additional models and model year applicability.*
Updated information is noted by asterisks and shading
Vehicle Information
Condition
Front Door Deformed by Ice
In cold climates door(s) becomes damaged in the lower area while opening.
Technical Background
Water draining from the front cowl drains into the rear of the front fender area. Water seeps out behind the lower front door and freezes causing door obstruction and damage to door panel. This condition may also occur at rear lower corner of front fender.
Production Solution
N/A
Service
Note
Perform this procedure to both front doors
Perform the following counter-measures to prevent thawing water from getting to critical areas behind door, but allow the thawed water to drip on Front Wheel Housing Liner, from where it can flow away.
Note
Components and material must be at room temperature 20°C (68°F).
Bonding of Drain
^ Remove both Front Wheel Housing Liner(s), see Repair Manual Group 66 in ElsaWeb.
^ Clean Front Wheel Housing Liner(s) in outlined area with soap and water mixture, and then with 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Part No. 08987.
In both front wheel housing openings below the drain:
^ Clean outlined area with soap and water mixture, and then with 3M(R) General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Part No. 08987.
Allow to air dry for at least 5 minutes.
^ Bond a 630 mm long piece of a door seal, Part No. 1K4837701E9B9 to the cleaned upper sides of both Front Wheel Housing Liner(s) where shown.
^ Press down well to ensure good bond.
On the clean and dry surface below the water drain:
^ Create a bead of sealing cord, Part No. AKD49701004R10, and seat well.
^ Install both Front Wheel Housing Liner(s), see Repair Manual Group 66 in ElsaWeb.
Bonding Foam Piece
Install foam piece Part No. 1K0 867 453/454 where indicated in following procedure below:
^ Thoroughly clean the contact area of the foam piece with soap and water mixture, and then with 3M� General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, Part No.08987.
^ Warm the area with the hot air blower VAS1416 to a maximum of 40°C (104°F) to ensure good adhesion of the foam piece.
^ If the door panel cannot be repaired:
Replace the door panel, see Repair Manual Group 57 Front Door, in ElsaWeb.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.