Quarter Panel - Rust perforation: Overview

Article No.
97-25-6

12/08/97

BODY - RUST PERFORATION - QUARTER PANEL - SERVICE TIPS

LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-93 EXPLORER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the labor allowances.

ISSUE:
Rust perforation may occur in the quarter panel in the front lower area on some vehicles. This may be caused by the following conditions:

^ 4-Door Models - no E-Coat on inside of rocker panel surface

^ 2-Door Models - sand abrasion thrown up from the front tires

ACTION:
Weld on quarter panel covers and blend to body with body filler. The new service panels will cover and/or replace the damaged portion of the quarter panel. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-15-15

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-93 Models And Corrosion Coverage For 1991 Model Year Vehicles

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

972506AT Repair As Outlined - Both 9.0 Hrs.
Sides, 2-Door

972506A Repair As Outlined - One 4.6 Hrs.
Side, 2-Door

972506BT Repair As Outlined - Both 8.8 Hrs.
Sides, 4-Door

972506B Repair As Outlined - One 4.5 Hrs.
Side, 4-Door

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
98278A40 D7

OASIS CODES: 106000, 111000