Outer Front Door Panel - Replacement/Rattle Potential

89AMC/jeep02

Models


1984-89 XJ (Wagoneer, Cherokee) Models 1986-89 MJ (Comanche) Models


Subject


Outer Front Door Panel Replacement


Index


BODY & SHEET METAL


Date

December 23, 1988

No.


23-54-88

P-5374 (C23-62)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION

When replacing the outer front door panel on the subject vehicles, new anti-rattle compound must be applied on the outside mirror reinforcement. Without the anti-rattle compound, the mirror reinforcement may rub on the adjacent panel and create a rattle or squeak that will be very difficult to stop once the panel is installed.


EFFECTED PARTS

This procedure applies to all front door outer panels with the following part numbers:


Part Number Description Application

83510194 Panel, Door (Outer) Comanche
83510195 Panel, Door (Outer) Comanche
83510196 Panel, Door (Outer) Wagoneer, Cherokee
83510197 Panel, Door (Outer) Wagoneer, Cherokee



PROCEDURE

This procedure involves removing any anti-rattle compound on the panel as received and applying new anti-rattle compound as explained in the following procedure.

1. Remove any old anti-rattle compound that may be on the part as received.

2. Apply a bead of 3M Fast-N-Firm (#8505) or equivalent to the contact points indicated.

3. Continue with the door panel installation as described in the applicable service manual.