Corrosion TSB 31-002-20
Corrosion TSB 31-002-20
Corrosion TSB 31-002-20
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This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 31-001-19, date of issue July 31,
2019, which should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with
**asterisks** and include additional vehicles, model years and caution in Repair Procedure.
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Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.
SUBJECT:
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect
aluminum panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
MODELS:
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North
America, LATAM, APAC and EMEA.
DISCUSSION:
Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface
areas of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
NOTE: This only applies to aluminum panels. To determine if the panel is aluminum, refer to
collision manual for material specifications> DealerCONNECT> Service Library> enter
year, model, engine> select collision info tab (adjacent to diagnostic tab)> 31-
Collision Information> Specifications> Standardize Material Identification.
DIAGNOSIS:
Aluminum corrosion or bubbling on the doors and/or hinges (Fig. 1) .
Fig. 1
Examples of Bubbling
Aluminum corrosion along the leading edge of hood or other exterior surface areas of the doors,
fenders or liftgates (Fig. 2) .
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Fig. 2
Examples of Corrosion Along Leading Edges
Fig. 3
Corrosion Examples
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove affected panel. Refer to the detail service procedures available in: DealerConnect>
Service Library under: Service Info> 23-Body> Exterior> Removal.
CAUTION! **For any panel with exterior mounted hinges, avoid removal of the hinge from
the Class-A panel unless absolutely required. This will minimize the risk of
breaking paint around the hinge perimeter which will create further damage and
additional sites for subsequent corrosion development.**
2. Remove all trim components necessary to refinish the suspect panel.
3. Wash the suspect panel with soap and water to remove all dirt and debris.
4. Grind the corroded areas of affected panel / component to bare aluminum using a right angle
grinder equipped with an 80-grit grinding disc.
NOTE: If surface areas are difficult to access with a grinding disc, use a 3” rolocT clean and
strip fiber disc attached to a rotary tool to remove.
5. After corrosion removal, feather sand the area with 180 grit sandpaper and finish sand with
3MT Scoth-Brite Scuffing Disc 07467 Maroon or equivalent.
6. Sand the remaining exterior painted surface of the panel with 800 grit sandpaper.
7. Prepare panel for refinish, remove all remaining dust, clean with PPGT DX330 Wax and Grease
Remover or equivalent and tack cloth the surface.
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NOTE: PPG will be referenced as the primary product. Other approved FCA refinish paint
manufacturer brands are acceptable if equivalents are available. Refer to the list of
FCA approved refinish paint manufacturers:
POLICY:
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