Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding – 2009-2013 Subaru Forester

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Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 1 NUMBER: 15-131-08R DATE: 08/20/08 REVISED: 02/22/13 APPLICABILITY: 2009-2013MY Forester SUBJECT: Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding INTRODUCTION In the event you encounter a customer complaint that the rear door wheel arch molding is loose, there is the possibility that the 3M™ Tape which attaches the molding has not adhered properly. Please use the following repair procedure for replacing the molding(s). PART INFORMATION PART NAME PART NUMBER Molding Rear Door LH E201SSC030 Molding Rear Door RH E201SSC060 REPAIR PROCEDURE / INSTRUCTIONS Rear Door Wheel Arch Molding Continued… CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO 14001 COMPLIANT” The international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. SERVICE BULLETIN ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. SUBARU. QUALITY DRIVEN® SERVICE – Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 2 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION TIPS DO NOT: • Apply Parts to surface that are not thoroughly cleaned. • Install parts if the temperature is less than 60 degrees or more than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. • Apply less than 30 PSI to 3M Tape surfaces for less than 30 seconds. • Install using other adhesives or epoxy not listed in the instructions. DO: • Make sure all installation surfaces are clean, free of dirt, grease and debris. • Make sure all vehicle surfaces are between 60 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit, to allow for proper 3M Tape adhesion. • Only use 3M Tape as indicated in installation instructions. • Apply 30 psi to all 3M tape surfaces for a minimum of 30 seconds. • Allow 24 hours for maximum bond. CAUTION: If proper application pressure and time requirements are not followed, the part will not adhere properly to the vehicle! Removal Procedure 1) Remove loose wheel arch molding. 2) Remove all adhesive residue using 3M™ Stripe Off Wheel (PN 07499) or equivalent. 3) Use 3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Remover, or equivalent, to remove any remaining adhesive. 4) Clean surface thoroughly. Continued… Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 3 Bulletin Number: 15-131-08; Date 04/20/11 Page 4 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE Continued… Open door. Hold Inner Door Piece on door, aligning edge of door with alignment tab on inner door piece. Inner Structure 2 Alcohol Pad Use an alcohol wipe to clean surfaces at areas of tape (shown below). NOTE: It is very important that the surface is clean and has a surface temperature between 60°F & 110°F. 1 Inner Structure Continued… □ Open door. Hold Inner Door Piece on door, aligning edge of door with alignment tab on inner door piece. ALIGNMENT TAB Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 4 Shaded area indicates portion of part to have pressure applied. While holding the properly aligned part to door, peel the two 1/2” tape liners on vehicle side and press part into place, focusing on shaded area (shown below), using 30 psi of pressure over the entire length of the part, holding for 30 seconds in each location. Bulletin Number: 15-131-08; Date 04/20/11 Page 6 Continued… Proper Adhesion Procedure Break alignment tab. Trim with utility knife along scoring line if necessary. 5 1) Pull Backing Tape. 2) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 3) Pull Backing Tape. 4) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 5) Pull Backing tape. 6) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 7) Pull remaining Backing Tape. 8) Press remaining areas (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) a. Press lower section to adhere lower tape. b. Press upper section to adhere upper tape. 1) Pull Backing tape. 2) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 3) Pull Backing tape. 4) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 5) Pull Backing tape. 6) Press (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) 7) Pull remaining Backing Tape. 8) Press remaining areas (30 psi / 30 sec. min.) a. Press lower section to adhere lower tape. b. Press upper section to adhere upper tape. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8a 8b 7 8b 8a 8a 8a 8b Adhesion Procedure Continued… Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 5 Bulletin Number: 15-131-08; Date 04/20/11 Page 7 Continued… Ensure inner structure is adhered and placed properly. Position outer door piece over inner door piece. Align flare with door edge as shown in picture below. Avoid rolling part over door seam radius). 6 Good No Good Peel liner from 1/4” tape while pressing upward on inner edge of part. 7 Tape contact and good pressure along all areas between parts is critical. Tape contact and good pressure along all areas between parts is critical. Continued… Peel liner from 114″ tape while pressing upward on inner edge of part. Bulletin Number: 15-131-08R; Date: 02/22/13 Page 6 Tape contact and good pressure along all areas between parts is critical. Tape contact and good pressure along all areas between parts is critical. Verify position, and peel liners from remaining tape pieces. Press part into place, applying 30 PSI of pressure for a minimum of 30 seconds in each location. Allow 24 hours for maximum bond. Note: Check for interface between the door piece and the door seal by slowly pushing the door shut. If necessary, adjust door seal by pushing it up towards the body. WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair can be claimed using: LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR OPERATION # FAIL CODE LABOR TIME WHEEL ARCH MOLDING; R&R, ONE B067-101 ZJS – 23, 29 0.3 hours WHEEL ARCH MOLDING, R&R, EACH ADDITIONAL C067-105 0.2 hours PRESS IEDGE ~ Ali:gn edges of inner and outer door pieces and press oge her along edge while removing tape liner. c:::: ———–

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