Campaign - Liftgate Spoiler Contacts Roof (Canada)
XT501-S9521X-TYPE
DATE:
06/04
Amended 07/04
MODEL
2004MY
X-TYPE Wagon VIN
Canada only
VIN
D63936-E06289
Liftgate Spoiler Contacting Roof -
High Ambient Temperatures -
Canadian Vehicles - Service Action S952
Remove and destroy Bulletin XT501-S952 dated 06/04.
Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are marked with a bar, bold text and asterisks.
Issue:
A concern has been identified on a number of 2004 MY X-TYPE Wagon vehicles within the above VIN range. Under high ambient temperatures or heat soak conditions, and due to a tolerance stack-up of liftgate and roof panel, plus distortion of the spoiler components, the liftgate spoiler could make contact with the roof panel on opening.
Action:
On 2004 MY X-TYPE Wagon vehicles within the above VIN range, inspect the alignment of the spoiler in relation to the roof panel.
Unsold vehicles must be repaired prior to release to the customer.
*For sold vehicles, dealers are requested to contact owners of the affected vehicles and request that their vehicles be made available, for an inspection, and repair, if necessary, at their earliest convenience.*
Over-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 5.5 mm. Flush or under-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 4.5 mm. The maximum gap between the liftgate spoiler and roof panel should not exceed 6.5 mm. If the liftgate spoiler requires adjustment, the plastic washers must be installed under the spoiler before setting to the correct specification. See Workshop Procedure included in this bulletin.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
Liftgate spoiler to roof panel measurement check:
1. Using a suitable caliper or gauge, measure the gap at the center between the liftgate spoiler and the roof opening panel (Illustration 1).
2. Using a suitable straight edge, check at the center for a flush fit of the liftgate spoiler to the roof panel (Illustration 2).
Note:
Over-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 5.5 mm. Flush or under-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 4.5 mm. The maximum gap between the liftgate spoiler and roof panel should not exceed 6.5 mm.
If required, modify the liftgate spoiler as follows:
3. Open liftgate glass.
4. Displace and discard the liftgate glass hinge finisher (Illustration 3).
5. Discard the liftgate glass hinge finisher receptacles (Illustration 4).
6. Remove the liftgate spoiler securing nuts (Illustration 5).
7. Close liftgate glass.
8. Reposition the liftgate spoiler for access (Illustration 6).
9. Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector and the rear window washer jet tube (Illustration 7).
Caution:
During the following operation take suitable precautions to protect the spoiler against damage to the paintwork.
10. Place liftgate spoiler upside down on a suitable work surface.
11. Using a suitable knife, cut and remove the material from the rear of the two outer locator pegs as shown in Illustration 8.
Note:
Removal of the material from the locator pegs will allow the spoiler to move rearward on the vehicle when installed.
12. Center the 4 floating mounting studs in the spoiler apertures. Apply suitable grease to one face of each of the four 0.5 mm thick washers, position the washers on the spoiler mounting studs (Illustration 9).
* Note:
This step of the procedure is critical to the function of the tailgate spoiler. The floating feature of the four mountings is not to aid assembly - It provides the flexibility which the spoiler requires to cope with a wide range of temperature and solar loading conditions.
Centering the mountings prior to installation ensures that a floating condition is achieved. This will guarantee that the spoiler has the ability to expand and contract with temperatures changes.
Do not install a greased washer on the center mounting stud.*
13. Transfer liftgate spoiler to vehicle.
14. Connect rear window washer tube and high mounted stop lamp electrical connector.
Caution:
Use care not to trap any electrical harnesses.
15. Install the liftgate spoiler.
16. Using a suitable straight edge, check at center for flushness of liftgate spoiler to roof panel (Illustration 10).
Note:
Over-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 5.5 mm.
Flush or under-flush liftgate spoilers should have a minimum gap of 4.5 mm. The maximum gap between the liftgate spoiler and roof panel should not exceed 6.5 mm.
17. Reposition the liftgate spoiler to obtain a gap from roof panel depending on flushness condition.
18. Using a suitable caliper or gauge, set the gap at the center between the liftgate spoiler and the roof panel as required.
Note:
Ensure the gap between the liftgate spoiler and the roof panel is equal on both sides.
19. While holding the liftgate spoiler in position, open the liftgate glass.
20. Without moving the liftgate spoiler, install and tighten the liftgate spoiler securing nuts to 5 Nm, working from the center outwards.
21. Install new liftgate glass finisher receptacle clips and new liftgate glass finisher.
22. Close liftgate glass.
23. Open driver door.
24. Switch ignition "ON".
25. With the aid of another person, operate the brake pedal to ensure the high mounted stoplamp illuminates.
26. Switch ignition OFF~.
27. Close driver side door.
Parts Information:
Warranty Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting program code S952 together with the relevant option code from the table.
This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable the relevant parts/ miscellaneous expense codes.
The options that allow for drive in/drive out can only be claimed when the vehicle has been brought into the workshop for this action alone to be undertaken.
The SROs and parts listed above have been included for information only. There will be no requirement to enter the parts or SROs onto the claim.
Service Action S952
Note: Always perform a DDW claim search first to determine whether this service action has been performed on this vehicle. The "Review Claim History function will provide a listing of all claims against the vehicle. If this service action number appears in the program code field, do not perform this service action.
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