Rocker Panel - Corrosion
NO: 23-59-97GROUP: Body
EFFECTIVE DATE: Nov. 28, 1997
SUBJECT:
Corrosion On/Around Rocker Panel Screws Or On Rocker Panel
MODELS:
1992 - 1997 (SR) Viper
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Corrosion can be found in the following areas on the models listed:
^ On and around the rocker panel attachment screws: 1992 - 1996 Roadsters.
^ On and around the rocker panel insulation rivets: 1992 - 1996 Roadster and Coupes.
^ On the exterior surface of the rocker panel, which may be mis-identified as paint bubbling: both models and all years.
^ Paint discoloration on the top surface of the rocker panel near the front of the door: primarily affects white 1996 Roadsters.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the areas listed above. If corrosion or paint problems are found, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the replacement of the rocker panel attaching screws, or the rocker panel, to correct a corrosion condition.
NOTE:
IF THE CORROSION IS CENTERED AROUND THE ROCKER PANEL ATTACHMENT SCREWS ONLY, THE ATTACHMENT SCREW REPAIR PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED. IF THE CORROSION IS ALSO ON OTHER PARTS OF THE ROCKER PANEL, ONLY THE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
ATTACHMENT SCREW REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove one attachment screw and clean the affected area with a polishing compound.
2. Install the new rocker panel attachment screw (p/n 06504580).
3. Repeat the procedure for all screws on both sides of the vehicle.
ROCKER PANEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the rocker panel following the procedure found in the appropriate model year Viper Service Manual Group 23.
2. Paint the new rocker panel and install the required anti-chip applique(s).
NOTE:
THE 1992 TO 1995 ROADSTER WILL REQUIRE APPLIQUES "A", "B", AND "C" ON EACH NEW ROCKER PANEL. THE 1996 AND 1997 COUPE AND ROADSTER WILL REQUIRE ONLY APPLIQUE "A". THE OLD ROCKER PANEL SHOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE THE PROPER ANTI-CHIP APPLIQUE LOCATION.
2. Install the new rocker panel and new rocker panel attachment screws (p/n 06504580) following the procedure found in the appropriate model year Viper Service Manual Group 23.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
23-02-61-90 Rocker Panel Screws - 0.3 Hrs.
Replace (Right)
23-02-61-91 Rocker Panel Screws - 0.3 Hrs.
Replace (Left)
23-02-61-92 Rocker Panel - 2.1Hrs.
Replace - Includes Painting (Right)
23-02-61-93 Rocker Panel - 2.1 Hrs.
Replace - Includes Painting (Left)
Material Allowance $29.43
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part