Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Fuel Door: Customer Interest
Fuel Door - Rattle Noise
NO: 23-04-98
GROUP: Body
DATE: Jan. 30, 1998
SUBJECT:
Fuel Door Bumper Falls Out Of Fuel Door Housing
MODELS:
1996 - 1998 (JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Rattle from fuel filler area, created when fuel door bumper falls out due to lack of retention.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
05256863
Bumper, Fuel Door
1
04467709
Bond-All Gel, Mopar
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the fuel door housing for the bumper. If the bumper is loose or missing, perform the Repair Procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing a new fuel door bumper with an improved adhesive.
1.
Clean the fuel door housing with isopropyl alcohol to ensure complete bonding.
2.
Apply sparingly, a drop of Mopar Bond-All Gel to the bottom (mating) surface of the bumper.
3.
Immediately install the bumper into the recessed pocket of the fuel door housing. The cone-shaped retaining feature should pop through the hole in
the housing. Ensure that the mating surfaces are flat. If the surfaces are not flat, reposition the bumper in the housing until they are properly mated.
4.
Hold the bumper in the seated position for approximately 10 seconds.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
14-60-08-90
0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
