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Tailgate - Adjustment And Replacement of Weatherstrip

SECTION
8

GROUP
84

NO.
811

DATE
Nov. 1994

REFERENCE: TP 8201201, SECTION 8 (84), INTERIOR, EXTERIOR 850 1993-

Tailgate Adjustment and Replacement of Weatherstrip, 855

It is important the tailgate is correctly adjusted in order to help prevent the weatherstrip between the tailgate and roof from coming loose and creasing. Clearance between tailgate and roof should be 6-7 mm. The tailgate must be in line with the car roof. These measurements and clearances will be introduced into production on the 1995 model year.

If a customer complains that the weatherstrip is creased. the tailgate must be adjusted and the weatherstrip replaced.

Weatherstrip P/N 9154130-0.

The method for adjusting the tailgate can be found in the Service Manual:

Section 8 (82-86, 88), TP 8201201

Interior, exterior 850 1992-

Section F20, page 36

Please make the following notation in the above section:

"Refer to Service Bulletin 8-84-811"

Adjustment of the Tailgate




Horizontal: Clearance between tailgate and roof should be 6-7 mm (0.23" - 0.28").

Vertical: The tailgate must be in line with the car roof. Tighten the screws retaining the hinge in the tailgate to 25 Nm (18 ft.lbs).

Replacement of Weatherstrip





Remove the old weatherstrip and clean off residue of adhesive.

Heat the new weatherstrip to 37°C (98.6 F) using a hot air gun before installing.

Make sure the application surface is clean and dry and at room temperature.

Remove backing tape.

Install weatherstrip.

Remark: The weatherstrip is self-adhesive.

WARRANTY STATEMENT:





Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01