Door Cladding - Poor Fender To Door Fit

NO: 23-03-96

GROUP: Body

DATE: Jan. 19, 1996

SUBJECT:
Poor Door Cladding Fit At Front Door To Fender

MODELS: 1996 (ZJ) Grand Cherokee
1996 (ZG) Grand Cherokee (export)

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The leading edge of the front door cladding may extend past the edge of the door. In some cases the cladding may contact the fender.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect the cladding for a flush fit at the forward edge of the door. Make sure that the cladding is fully seated on the retainer pins by pushing the left side forward, and the right side rearward. It will snap into place if it was not seated. If the cladding is seated but not flush to the front door edge, perform the repair procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

AR      55294782    Retainer - Outer Right (2 per door)
AR      55294783    Retainer - Outer Left (2 per door)
AR      55294777    Retainer - Inner (4 per door)
AR      5DP76SS5    Cladding - Laredo Right
AR      5DP7SS5     Cladding - Laredo Left
AR      5DP84SW1    Cladding - Limited Right
AR      5DP85SW1    Cladding - Limited Left

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves repositioning door cladding retainer mounting pins and installing cladding.

1. Remove the cladding from the door.
2. Inspect the cladding form any damage caused by contact with the fender. Replace the cladding if damage is present. Laredo cladding comes in matching color. Limited cladding requires preparation and painting to match.
3. Remove the retainers from the door.

NOTE : All measurements should be with the ruler or tape measure resting on the lower side of the studs.

4. Take a measurement from the front of the door to the # 4 lower retainer stud. (see Illustration). The stud should be located 588 to 592 mm (23-5/32 in. to 23-9/32 in.) from the front of the door. If the stud is not located within these dimensions, remove the stud with a die grinder.
5. Coat the bare metal area with a zinc rich rust preventing primer.
6. Mark a new stud location in line with the other studs, 590 mm (23-1/8 in.). from the door edge and drill a 1/16 in. hole at that location. Coat the hole with the primer used above.
7. Take a measurement from the front of the door to the # 4 upper retainer stud. (see Illustration). The stud should be located 618 to 622 mm (24-5/16 in.to 24-1/2 in.) from the front of the door. If the stud is not located within these dimensions, remove the stud with a die grinder.
8. Coat the bare metal area with a zinc rich rust preventing primer.
9. Mark a new stud location in line with the other studs, 620 mm (24-13/32 in.). from the door edge and drill a 1/16 in. hole at that location. Coat the hole with the primer used above.
10. Position a new retainer P/N 55294777 at the new location and attach the retainer with sheet metal screws. The threads of the screws should be coated with rust preventing primer.
11. Install new retainers in the remaining locations.
12. Position the cladding over the retainers, aligning it to the door opening, and snap the cladding in place.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

Cladding -     Reposition (One Door) 
               Laredo
               23-20-11-90                        0.6 Hrs.

Cladding -     Reposition (Both Doors) 
               Laredo
               23-20-11-91                        1.1 Hrs.

Cladding -     Reposition (One Door) 
               Limited Edition - (Includes Paint)
               23-20-11-92                        1.6 Hrs.

                    Material Allowance            $16.15

Cladding -     Reposition (Both Doors) 
               Limited Edition - (Includes Paint)
               23-20-11-93                        2.7 Hrs.

                    Material Allowance            $24.43

FAILURE CODE: XX - Service Adjustment