Body - Rear License Plate Trim Paint Peeling

09-052

July 17, 2009

*Applies To:
See VEHICLES AFFECTED*

Rear License Trim Paint Is Peeling

(Supersedes 09-052, dated July 10, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)

*REVISION SUMMARY
Under VEHICLES AFFECTED, trim levels were added.*





VEHICLES AFFECTED

SYMPTOM

The paint on the rear license trim is peeling around the inner taillights.

PROBABLE CAUSE

There is not enough clearance between the rear license trim and the inner taillights.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the rear license trim, and adjust the inner taillights outward to prevent contact.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

Operation Number: 8501A3

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 74890-SNE-A11ZC
H/C 8705519

Defect Code: 01001

Symptom Code: 08601

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.





PARTS INFORMATION

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. If equipped, remove the trunk lid trim.





2. Remove the bolt securing the rear license trim.

3. Detach the clips by pushing them through the holes in the trunk lid from the inside, then remove the rear license trim. Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.





4. Loosen, but do not remove, the four 8 mm nuts on each inner taillight. If the taillight is stuck to the trunk lid, push on the studs to free it.

5. Using hand pressure only, push on the taillight tang to move the taillight as far outboard as possible, then re-tighten the nuts.

6. Install the new license trim in the reverse order of removal.





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