Radiator Grilles - Painting of Primered Replacement

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB97-11-L006

ISSUE DATE:
AUGUST 1997

GROUP:
BODY

1993-97 RODEO (UC) AND 1998 RODEO (UE) PAINTING OF PRIMERED REPLACEMENT RADIATOR GRILLES

APPLICABLE VEHICLES

1993-97 Rodeo (UC) and 1998 Rodeo (UE) models.

SERVICE INFORMATION

The American Isuzu Parts Distribution Network (AIPDN) has announced that it will phase out its entire inventory of colored replacement radiator grilles, and once depleted, will supply only primered replacement radiator grilles.

AIPDN will continue to fill colored replacement radiator grille orders for 1993-97 Rodeo (UC) model applications as long as stock of that particular color is available. If stock of that color has been depleted, the requester will receive a primered replacement radiator grille.

For 1998 Rodeo (UE) model applications, AIPDN will supply only primered replacement radiator grilles. These primered replacement radiator grilles will be available from AIPDN at vehicle start of sale.

All primered replacement radiator grilles should be prepared and finished with a high-quality basecoat and clearcoat, in accordance with the paint manufacturer's instructions.

Refer to Parts Bulletin AIPDN-PTS-LV14-97 for details and further information regarding AIPDN phaseout of colored replacement radiator grilles.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Use published Flat Rate Manual labor operation number 210701 for painting replacement radiator grilles.