TSB-20-42A-001

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SUBJECT:
CORRECTION TO TIGHTENING TORQUE OF
TAILGATE LATCH BOLT - SMR
No:
TSB-20-42A-001
DATE:
February 2020
MODEL:
2019-20 Outlander
Sport/RVR
CIRCULATE TO:
[ ] GENERAL MANAGER
[ X ] PARTS MANAGER
[ X ] TECHNICIAN
[ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR
[ X ] SERVICE MANAGER
[ ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR
[ ] SALES MANAGER
PURPOSE
This TSB updates the Body section of the affected Service Manuals to correct the tightening torque
of the fixing bolt for the tailgate latch, and to distinguish the different torques for the 2 types of
bolts for 2019 model year vehicles.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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2019 - 2020 Outlander Sport/RVR
AFFECTED SERVICE MANUALS
D
2019 - 2020 Outlander Sport/RVR Service Manual, Group 42A-Body
Copyright 2020, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Continued
The information contained in this bulletin is subject to change. For the latest version of this document, go to the
Mitsubishi Dealer Link, MEDIC, or the Mitsubishi Service Information website (www.mitsubishitechinfo.com).
(4873)
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Please make the indicated changes to the 2019 Outlander Sport/RVR Service Manual, Group
42A-Body -> Liftgate -> Liftgate Handle and Latch -> Removal and Installation.
NOTE: For 2019 MY vehicles, there are 2 types of bolts depending on production date.
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Production to end of April 2019: Bolt with washer
Production from May 2019: Flange Bolt
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Please make the indicated changes to the 2020 Outlander Sport/RVR Service Manual, Group
42A-Body -> Liftgate -> Liftgate Handle and Latch -> Removal and Installation.