Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC VIN Y SMFI (1997)
Air Register: Customer Interest
Door Trim Defroster Garnish - Cracked
NO: 23-07-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: Feb. 28, 1997
SUBJECT:
Door Trim Defroster Garnish Service
MODELS:
1996 - 1997
(FJ)
Avenger/Sebring/Talon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO AVENGER/SEBRING MODELS BUILT AFTER DECEMBER 1, 1995 (MDH 12-01-XX).
DISCUSSION:
The door defroster garnish may crack along the edge or end as shown in Figure 1. Parts are now released to allow replacement of the garnish alone
instead of replacing the complete door trim panel. Additionally, a procedure has been developed to allow garnish replacement.
DIAGNOSIS:
Visually inspect the garnish for cracking. If cracked, Perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
MR761383
Defroster Garnish, LH Gray
1
MR761385
Defroster Garnish, RH Gray
1
MR761384
Defroster Garnish, LH Beige
1
MR761386
Defroster Garnish, RH Beige
1
MR762220
Defroster Garnish, LH Brown
1
MR762222
Defroster Garnish, RH Brown
1
MR762221
Defroster Garnish, LH Blue
1
MR762223
Defroster Garnish, RH Blue
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves removing the door trim panel to gain access for garnish replacement.
1.
Remove the door trim panel.
2.
Remove the 2 Phillips head screws that attach the garnish to the trim panel.