Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Weatherstrip: All Technical Service Bulletins
Roof Rail Weatherstrip - Water Leaks into Vehicle
NO: 23-48-97 Rev. A
GROUP: Body
DATE: Sep. 19, 1997
SUBJECT:
Water Drips From Roof Rail Weatherstrip Channel Into Vehicle
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-48-97, DATED AUG. 29, 1997 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM
YOUR FILES. THE PART NUMBERS HAVE BEEN REVISED AND ARE MARKED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 - 1997 (PL) Neon
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Water drips from roof rail weatherstrip and retainer channel into vehicle with the door/window open.
DISCUSSION:
A new anti-drip roof rail retainer channel is available for Sedan and Coupe models. The left and right side roof rail retainer channels must be replaced as
a set on 1997 and earlier models due to appearance differences from the existing roof rail retainer channels.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04724516AA
Retainer Channel Assy., Right Front Pillar to
Roof Glass Weather Strip, Coupe
1
04724517AA
Retainer Channel Assy., Left Front Pillar to
Roof Glass Weather Strip, Coupe
**1
04724514AA
Retainer Channel Assy., Right A to C Pillar
Door Glass, Sedan**
**1
04724515AA
Retainer Channel Assy., Left A to C Pillar
Door Glass, Sedan **
1
04546838
Applique, "B" Pillar, Right
1
04546839
Applique, "B" Pillar, Left
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of both roof rail retainer channels and B pillar appliques.
1.
Open door(s).
2.
Using trim stick disengage the top and bottom push in fasteners from "B" pillar applique. Gently pull outward on the applique to remove from the
vehicle.
NOTE:
THE APPLIQUE IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE WITH TWO SIDED TAPE BETWEEN THE PUSH IN FASTENERS, INSURE ALL OF
THE OLD TWO SIDED TAPE IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE SURFACE BEFORE INSTALLATION OF NEW PART.
3.
Remove the weatherstrip from the retainer channel.
4.
Remove the retainer channel from the body side aperture.