LOOSE DOOR FRAME MOLDING ADD ADDITIONAL TAPE TO MOLDING

LOOSE REAR VERTICAL DOOR FRAME REVEAL MOLDINGS

1986 TORONADO MODELS BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1986

On some 1986 Toronado models built prior to March 1, 1986, a loose rear vertical door frame reveal molding may exist. To repair this condition, add additional tape to the molding for better adhesion using the following procedure.

Removal

1. Remove door trim panel as specified in Section 5 of the 1986 Body Service Manual.

2. Loosen glass front channel retainer as specified in Section 5 of the Body Service Manual.

3. Tilt door glass up and forward to gain access to rear screws of outer belt sealing strip and remove screws.

4. Carefully pull outer belt sealing strip outboard from body to gain clearance for removal of door frame rear vertical reveal molding.

5. Grasp rear vertical molding and slide molding downward until tab at top of molding clears upper reveal molding; then slide molding rearward to disengage rear of molding from door frame and remove molding.

Installation

1. Apply 3M Double-Coated Acrylic Foam Tape, part no. 06380, or equivalent to front and rear portion of molding on inboard side.

2. Place tab at top of molding under upper door frame reveal molding.

3. Engage forward edge of molding under clips located on rear vertical door frame and slide molding rearward until molding is fully engaged to door frame.

4. Locate outer belt sealing strip in proper location and install screws.

5. Position glass to door and install front run channel retainer as specified in Section 5 of the 1986 Body Service Manual.

6. Replace door trim panel as specified in Section 5 of the 1986 Body Service Manual.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Labor Hours Trouble Code --------------- ----------- ------------ B7820 Right .6hrs. 92 B7821 Left .6hrs. 92

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