SUBJECT: Backlite Molding Appearance

NO: 23-34-94

GROUP: Body

DATE: Apr. 15, 1994

MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Backlite molding "lifts off" the sheet metal upper corners of glass and/or along the roof panel or C-Pillars

PARTS REQUIRED: 1 5288180 Molding Assembly, Backlite

REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves installing a revised backlitemolding. NOTE: THIS REPAIR MUST BE PERFORMED IN AN AREA THAT ALLOWS THE VEHICLE,BACKLITE AND NEW BACKLITE MOLDING TO BE AT A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 70°F-90°F. 1. Remove the rear window glass as outlined in the 1995 Neon ServiceManual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pg. 23-28. 2. Prepare the backlite and backlite fence for installation of thebacklite molding as outlined in the 1995 Neon Service Manual(Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pg. 23-6. 3. With the glass positioned, inside up, on a suitable work surface,install the backlite molding, P/N 5288180, on the glass. Startattaching the molding by seating the bottom corners to the glass.Then seat the molding on the lower edge of the glass by workingtoward the middle from both sides. Continue to work the molding upalong both sides of the glass, around the corners and toward thetop center from both sides. Push the molding straight onto theglass to avoid stretching it (See Figure 1). 4. Continue to follow the backlite installation instructions in the1995 Neon Service Manual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pg. 23-7,with the exception of the application of the urethane. Apply a 13mm (0.5 In.) bead of urethane 2 mm (0.1 In) from the edge of themolding (See Figure 2). 5. Complete the installation of the backlite/molding assemblyonto the vehicle.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty