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TSB 23-011-07

Power Backlite Sliding Window - Glass Keeper Loose

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Date: March 30, 2007

Models: 2006 - 2007 (DR/DH/Dl) Ram Truck (150012500/3500)

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a power slider rear backlite (sales code GFE).

Overview:
This bulletin involves installing a replacement backlite glass keeper

Symptom/Condition:
The customer may notice that the glass keeper on the rear backlite has separated from the glass.

Diagnosis:
If the above condition is present perform the Repair Procedure

Parts Required:

Qty.	Part No.	Description
1	68004585AA	Keeper, Backlite Power Slider
1	0501714BAB	Adhesive, Urethane Fusor

Repair Procedure: 

NOTE: Use care not to scratch or damage glass surface or blackout area beyond what is covered by the keeper foot print.

1.	On the backlite stationary glass locate where the keeper is positioned (Fig. 1).
2.	Remove old, loose urethane from the area under the keeper foot print. Make sure the remaining urethane has been trimmed to a level, smooth surface.
3.	With sand paper or emery cloth, scuff the remaining urethane surface where the keeper is located.
4.	Clean area of keeper with water and dry surface.
5.	Fully close the power sliding window.
	1 - BACKLITE STATIONARY GLASS 2-KEEPER 3 - PENCIL OUTLINE AS AID IN POSITIONING KEEPER 4 - BACKLITE SLIDING WINDOW 5 - 1mm (0.040 in.) GAP BETWEEN KEEPER AND SLIDING WINDOW GLASS EDGE
6.	On the stationary glass, dry fit the new keeper to its normal position. The keeper should be centered in the middle of the blackout area.
7.	Make sure that there is a 1 mm gap (0.040 inch) between the edge of the sliding glass and the edge of the keeper base. Make sure the sliding glass has been fully closed prior to measuring the 1 mm gap.
8.	With the keeper properly positioned on the stationary glass, draw an outline of the keeper base on the glass blackout area with a pencil.
NOTE: The technician may want to mask off the immediate area around the keeper outline to aid in possible removal of excess urethane (squeeze-out) after the new keeper is installed.
9.	Fully open the power sliding window.
10.	Apply approximately 2.5 grams of urethane to the keeper. Make sure the amount of urethane that is applied to the keeper fills the keeper cavity. There should be sufficient urethane applied to cover at least 80% of the keeper foot print area.
11.	Using the outline made earlier as a guide, apply the keeper to the stationary glass.
12.	Fully seat the keeper to the stationary glass to ensure that the urethane covers at least 80% of the keeper foot print area.
13.	Use a piece of tape to hold the keeper in place. Allow the urethane to harden.
14.	Carefully remove the tape and clean any excess urethane from the stationary glass.
15.	Apply a temporary piece of tape to hold the keeper in place overnight.
NOTE: Be careful not to disturb the keeper and hardening urethane when closing the power sliding window.
16.	Remove the tape the following day.

Policy:    Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:

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This page was edited on: July 25, 2007