Polyurethane Foam Removal - Chrysler Pacifica 2017 Repair Manual

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POLYURETHANE FOAM REMOVAL

CAUTION: All NVH foam must be removed from the repair area of the vehicle, as material is flammable.
PolyURethane (PUR) foam, is used in certain locations of the vehicle for Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH)
purposes and structural strengthening. The PUR foam creates a hazard in the repair process as it can be
flammable. Damage location and extensiveness will vary in the repairs to be performed. Therefor, it is necessary for
the technician to determine if the location of the foam will create a hazard and remove it as necessary.
The locations of PUR foam, used throughout the vehicle, can be found in the Sound Deadener Locations
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NOTE: Vehicle and PUR foam locations are shown for example purposes only.
Often the foam can be removed during the removal of the damaged components. If this is not possible, examine to
see if access is possible through existing holes or openings. The example above shows the left side C-pillar PUR
foam (3) shown for clarity and the right side C-pillar PUR foam (4) accessible through an existing opening. It also
shows the left side D-pillar PUR foam (2) shown for clarity and that it is not accessible in the D-pillar area (1).
PUR foam removal options-
1. When the components to be replaced are removed from the vehicle.
2. Through openings in the adjacent components.
NOTE: Only use the following options when the first two options are not possible.
3. Gain access by performing one of the following procedures.Determine which procedure will work best in the
situation, either the Window Access Procedure
Locations).
or Hole Access Procedure.
RU
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