Body - Doors Hard to Close in Extreme Cold
09-010/042003 MAZDA6
DOORS HARD TO CLOSE IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER
Note:
This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 09-021/03. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes 09-21/03, issued 11/07/03. The REPAIR PROCEDURE, PARTS and WARRANTY INFORMATION has been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
All 2003 Mazda6 vehicles built prior to March 7, 2003 with VINs of 1YV*P80**35M23165 or lower
DESCRIPTION
In extremely cold weather conditions of approximately 14 degrees F or lower, the vehicle may experience doors that are hard to close or will not lock.
The grease used for the door latch assemblies, and the rubber stopper material has been changed during mass-production to eliminate this concern.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify concern.
2. Replace all four (4) door latches.
^ Front Door: Refer to Workshop Manual (Section 09-14) FRONT DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Page 09-14-5.
^ Rear Door: Refer to Workshop Manual (Section 09-14) REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION Page 09-14-6.
3. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.