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Body - Paint Peeling On Door Mirrors

NUMBER: 23-012-10

GROUP: Body

DATE: August 07, 2010

SUBJECT:
Rearview Mirror Paint Peeling

OVERVIEW:
This involves inspecting and if necessary replacing the right and/or left outside rearview mirror assembly for paint peeling.

MODELS:

2010 (JC) Journey

NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built before September 08, 2010 (MDHO908XX).

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may notice the paint peeling on the right and/or left outside rearview mirror.

DIAGNOSIS:

1. Inspect the right and left rearview mirror for paint peeling. Does the rearview mirror(s) exhibit the peeling condition?

a. Yes >> Proceed to the Repair Procedure.

b. No >> This bulletin does not apply continue further diagnosis.

NOTE:
Do not refinish the rearview mirror assemblies. They must be replaced.








PARTS REQUIRED:

NOTE:
Replace the TRM section of the part number below with the appropriate paint code found below to obtain the correct rearview mirror. Paint Codes: 1A4 - Silver Steel, 1BS - Deep Water Blue, 1PL - Melbourne Green, 1RH - Inferno Red, 1S2 - Bright Silver, 1W1 - Stone White, 1KG - Light Sandstone, 1XR - Brilliant Black, 1QD - Surf Blue.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove and replace suspect outside rearview mirrors assemblies. Refer to the detailed removal and installation procedures available in: DealerConnect > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23-Body > Exterior > Mirror, Outside Rearview > Removal/Installation.

2. Return the vehicle to the customer.





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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.