SUBJECT: High Effort to Operate Front Manual Windows
NO: 23-92-94
GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 9, 1994
MODELS: 1995 (PL) Neon
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO FOU R DOOR VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO SEP. 20,1994 (MDH 09-20-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Customer complaint of high effort to operate front manual windows
DIAGNOSIS: Evaluate the window system for obvious out of adjustment conditions.The glass should track in the center of the mirror stanchion. The inner belt stabilizer should touch the glass with slight pressure to provide an anti-rattle effect. The face of the glass stabilizer should be parallel to the glass to avoid a pinching effect. If the window system does not conform to these requirements, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR 4549615 Mopar Lubriplate
A/R 4658978 Window Regulator-Right Front Door
A/R 4658979 Window Regulator-Left Front Door
REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves modifying the right and/or left inner beltweatherstrip, adjusting the window as necessary and lubricating thewindow regulator rails.

1. Remove the door trim panel as outlined in the 1995 Neon ServiceManual (Publication No. 81-270-5025), Pg. 23-10. If the glass isout of adjustment as identified in the diagnosis section,adjust the glass as necessary as outlined in the Service Manual, Pg. 23-11.

NOTE: THE GLASS SHOULD BE IN LINE WITH THE MIRROR STANCHION AND SLIGHTLY HIGH TO THE TOP OF THE STANCHION BY 1/16 IN. (2 MM) (Figure 1a and Figure1b)

2. With the window in the full up position, using Mopar Lubriplate, P/N4549615, or equivalent, lubricate the entire length of each regulator rail on all four sides that came in contact with the plastic guides on both lift plates.

3. Remove the front door inner belt weatherstrip as outlined in the Service Manual on Pg. 23-11. Remove the entire length of the lower lip with a utility knife. Install the modified weatherstrip on the door (Figure 2). Do not install the trim panel at this time.

4. Loosen the two rear glass-to-lift-plate attaching screws so the washers are free to move. With the window half way open, crank the window up and down a few inches several times and then tighten the screws to a maximum of 50 In. Lbs. (5.5 Nm).

NOTE: OVER TORQUING COULD RESULT IN GLASS BREAKAGE.

5. Check to ensure that the glass fit to the door opening weatherstrip is correct as outlined in the Service Manual on Pg. 23-11. Adjust as necessary.

6. Evaluate the window crank effort. If it is still excessive, replace the window regulator as outlined in the Service Manual, Pgs. 23-11 through 23-12, with the appropriate part called out in the parts required section.

7. Replace the door trim panel and attaching components.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.