| SUBJECT: Sunroof Sunshade Fabric Delamination |
| NO: 23-60-98 |
| GROUP: Body |
| DATE: Dec. 11, 1998 |
| MODELS: 1998-1999 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring/Talon 1998-1999 (LH) Concorde/intrepid/LHS/300M 1998-1999 (PL) Neon 1999 (WJ) Grand Cherokee 1998 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (international Market) 1998 (Zi) Grand Cherokee |
| SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunshade fabric delaminates from the substrate along the edges of the sunshade. This delamination can be seen through the sunroof and/or can cause the sunshade to bind. |
| DIAGNOSIS: Look at the sunshade to see if the fabric has delaminated from the substrate material. If the delamination is present, perform the Repair Procedure. |
| PARTS REQUIRED: 1 NPN 3M 8984, General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner (or equivalent) 1 NPN 3M 1357, Scotch Grip Adhesive (or equivalent) 1 04467709 Mopar, No Run Super Glue NOTE: P/N 1357 (3M SCOTCH GRIP ADHESIVE) MUST BE ORDERED THROUGH A 3M DISTRIBUTOR. CALL 1-800-521-8180 EXT. 6890 FOR INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT. |
| REPAIR PROCEDURE: This bulletin involves cleaning the substrate edges and re-glueing the fabric to the substrate with appropriate adhesives. 1 Following appropriate service manual procedures, remove the sunshade from the vehicle. NOTE: FJ MODELS HAVE A TWO PIECE SUNSHADE. 2. Wet a lint free cloth with 3M p/n 8984 and wipe the delaminated surfaces to remove dirt, oil, or any other contaminants. 3. Wait 5 minutes for the solvent to evaporate. 4. Apply 3M p/n 1357 with a brush to the delaminated fabric and mating substrate area. Make sure 100% of each contact surface is covered. 5. Wait 5 minutes or until both surfaces are dry to the touch. 6. Add six drops of p/n 04467709 evenly along the edge of each side that is being reglued. 7. Bond the fabric to the substrate and apply firm pressure. 8. Reinstall the sunshade into the sunroof. |
| POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. |
| TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No- 23-10-30-98 LH Models 0.2 Hrs. FJ/PL Models 0.4 Hrs. ZJ Models 0.5 Hrs. WJ Models 0.3 Hrs. |