SUBJECT: Water Drips From Roof Rail Weatherstrip Channel Into Vehicle
NO: 23-48-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: Aug. 29,1997
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 04274514AA Retainer Channel Assy., Right A to C Pillar Door Glass, Sedan
1 04274515AA 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.
5. Install the new retainer channel, by inserting the push pin(s). Install the remaining screws and torque to 4.9 Nm (44 in. Ibs),

Figure 1 - Two Door,  Figure 2 - Four Door.

6. Install the weatherstrip into the retainer channel.
7. Remove the backing paper from the "B" pillar two sided tape. Place the "B" pillar applique up to the vehicle and push in the two fasteners. Beginning at the top of the "B" pillar, use firm pressure to completely seat the applique.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.