Rabbit Hatchback 16L Diesel Rear Door Panel Update
Rear Door Panel: Technical Service Bulletins
Door Trim Panel - Attaching Screws Eliminated
Applies To
GTI
GL 2 door model
1983, 1984
Group
70
Subject:
Door trim panel
Part Identifier 7059
Key Points Attaching screws for door trim panel eliminated
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Number
83-03
September 26, 1983
Beginning with 1984 production, the Rabbit GTI and 2 door Rabbit GL will not use attaching screws at the bottom of the door panel. Urethane tape
coated on both sides will be used instead. This will prevent warping of the door trim panel.
Urethane tape must be used to repair warped door trim panels on earlier models.
Work sequence
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remove door trim panel
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discard lower attaching screws (1983 models)
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apply urethane tape (3M-4046, white, 12.7 mm (0.50 in) wide or equivalent) to door trim panel
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refer to illustration
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tape must be 3 mm (0.11 in) from bottom edge of panel
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do not remove paper backing from tape
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begin installing door trim panel at top of door
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remove paper backing from tape
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finish installing door trim panel, pressing panel firmly at bottom
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glue trim caps over screw holes of old door trim panel (1983 models)
Labor operation
7059110
Time allowance
50 T.U...
Caution We recommend the door panel be removed at the top first; use tool US 1114. In some cases it may be necessary to separate the door trim panel
from the door by carefully cutting the urethane tape with a knife.
