NUMBER: 23-041-05 GROUP: Body DATE: September 9, 2005 This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. SUBJECT: Deck Lid Spoiler Fit OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves removing and installing the deck lid spoiler. MODELS: 2005-2006 (LX) 300 SRT8 SYMPTOM/CONDITION: Some 300 SRT8 deck lid spoilers may have a gap between the deck lid and spoiler because of incomplete wet out of the adhesive tape attaching the spoiler to the deck lid. DIAGNOSIS: Visually inspect the fit of the spoiler to the deck lid, if there is gap anywhere along the length of the deck lid to spoiler interface, perform the Repair Procedure. PARTS REQUIRED: Qty. Part No. Description 1 NPN 3M Automotive Adhesion Promoter, 3M p/n 06396 or equivalent 1 NPN Tape, Acrylic Double Coated Foam, 3M p/n 06384 or equivalent, provide enough material to do 1 1/2 vehicles SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: NPN Monofilament Fishing Line NPN 3M Stripe-Off Wheel 3M p/n 07498 or 07499 REPAIR PROCEDURE: 1. Apply masking tape to the deck lid around the perimeter of the spoiler to protect the deck lid paint during the spoiler removal process. 2. Make several knots spaced about 1 inch apart near the middle of a 3-4 ft. length of monofilament fishing line, (Fig. 1).
23-041-05-2- Fig. 1 MONOFILAMENT FISHING LINE SAW 1 - TIE KNOTS ABOUT 1 IN. APART 3. Use the knotted monofilament to saw through the tape and remove the spoiler without damaging it or the deck lid surface. 4. All tape/residue must be completely removed from the deck lid surface. Use a 3M Stripe-Off Wheel (Part Nos. 07498 or 07499, which are solid wheels) to remove the tape/residue without damaging the vehicle surface. 5. The following technique is necessary for the removal Stripe-Off Wheel to work with the 3M Acrylic Plus Tape: The wheel must rotate and be applied to the tape so that the wheel is providing a lifting or peeling action to the tape this will help to prevent smearing of the tape, (Fig. 2)
-3-23-041-05 Fig. 2 USE OF 3M STRIPE-OFF WHEEL 1 - TAPE 2 - DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF STRIPE OFF WHEEL 3 - DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF DRILL/STRIPE OFF WHEEL 6. After removal of the tape/residue with the wheel, use 3M Prep Solvent-70 (Part No. 08973) as a cleaning wipe. Then wipe with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. 7. Remove the masking tape from the deck lid. 8. All tape/residue must also be removed from the spoiler, this can be accomplished with the 3M Stripe-Off Wheel, using caution not to gouge the backside of spoiler. CAUTION: Be careful not to drip or spill 3M adhesion promoter on the spoiler face as it may craze or damage the finish. 9. Prime the spoiler with 3M adhesion promoter (Part No. 06396) in the areas the tape will be applied inboard and adjacent to the hider lip at the top and bottom edge of the spoiler attaching surface, (Fig. 3).
23-041-05-4- Fig. 3 SPOILER CROSS SECTION VIEW 1 - TOP SURFACE OF DECK LID 2 - DECK LID TOP SURFACE FLUSH WITH EDGE OF SPOILER 3 - SPOILER NOTE: Keep all contaminants (fingers, gloves, cloths, etc.) off the adhesive surface of the tape while applying it. 10. Cut 2 pieces of 3M acrylic plus attachment tape, 3M p/n 06384, 1330mm (52.4 in.) 11. Remove one side of the backing paper from a piece of the attachment tape and apply it to the spoiler so it is adjacent to the hider lip at the top of the spoiler, being careful not to entrap air between the spoiler and tape. 12. Remove one side of the backing paper from a piece of the attachment tape and apply it to the spoiler so it is adjacent to the hider lip at the bottom of the spoiler, being careful not to entrap air between the spoiler and tape. 13. Use a hard rubber roller or firm hand pressure to securely bond the tape pieces to the spoiler.
-5-23-041-05 NOTE: Important Installation Precautions and Recommendations: Application temperatures below 60ºF (16 C) should be avoided. If necessary, warm the vehicle surface with a heat gun to obtain the recommended vehicle surface application temperature of 60ºF to 110ºF (16 C to 43 C). It is important that the vehicle not have any condensation on it (i.e., a cold vehicle moved into a warm shop). DO NOT touch or contaminate the exposed adhesive surface of the tape. DO NOT apply the new tape over the old tape or tape residue. DO NOT let the tape sit around with the adhesive surface exposed. DO NOT use an adhesion promoter on the painted surface of the deck lid. 14. Peel a portion of the backing paper from both pieces of attachment tape on the drivers side of the spoiler. 15. Starting on the drivers side, locate the end of spoiler 5mm (3/16 in.) from edge of deck lid, immediately below the corner radius. HOLD THE OPPOSITE END OF THE SPOILER AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. Making sure the spoiler remains level with the upper character line of the deck lid, slowly apply the tape on the spoiler to the deck lid, working from the drivers side to the passenger side of the vehicle while pulling off the remaining backing paper as the spoiler installation progresses.(fig. 4).
23-041-05-6- Fig. 4 SPOILER INSTALLATION LOCATION 1 - EDGE OF SPOILER FLUSH WITH TOP SURFACE OF DECK LID 2 - DRIVER SIDE EDGE OF DECK LID 3-5MM (3/16 IN.) 16. Apply heavy hand pressure all along the spoiler to establish good tape adhesion between the spoiler and deck lid. 17. Check the edges of the spoiler to verify good tape adhesion. Apply more pressure if necessary. POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty. TIME ALLOWANCE: Labor Operation No: Description Amount 23-02-06-94 Remove and Install Deck Lid Spoiler 0.6 Hrs. FAILURE CODE: 81 Poor Fit