09-004-20

NUMBER:
GROUP:
DATE:
09-004-20
09 - Engine
March 5, 2020
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This bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin 09-001-18, dated March 21, 2018, which should be
removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include
additional model years, vehicles and build date.
SUBJECT:
No Weep Hole In Muffler Assembly
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves drilling a weep hole in the muffler assembly.
MODELS:
**2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020
2017 - 2018
2016 - **2018**
2015 - **2018**
(BV)
(FD)
(MP)
(FB)
(BU)
Jeep Renegade
FIAT 500X**
Jeep Compass
FIAT 500X
Jeep Renegade
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: North
America and EMEA.
NOTE: **This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before:
• MP Vehicles March 04, 2018 (MDH 0304XX).
• BV & FD Vehicles February 21, 2020 (MDH 0221XX).**
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a crank, no start condition, in freezing temperatures. This condition can
be caused by condensation freezing in the muffler assembly.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Drill Bit
3 mm (1/8 in.)
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REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Raise the vehicle on hoist. Refer to the detailed service procedures available in
DealerConnect> Service Library under: Service Info> 04 Vehicle Quick Reference> Hoisting>
Standard Procedure.
2. Is there a weep hole on the end of the muffler as shown in (Fig. 1) ?
• YES>>> This bulletin does not apply. Normal diagnosis should be performed.
• NO>>> Proceed to Step 3.
3. NOTE: The weep hole must be drilled into the end of the muffler assembly as shown in
(Fig. 1) .
Using a 3 mm (1/8 in) drill bit and a drill, drill a weep hole no deeper than 2.5 cm (1 in.) into the
muffler assembly at the bottom lower corner (Fig. 1) .
Fig. 1
Muffler Assembly With Weep Hole
4. Lower the vehicle.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
11-30-01-9E
Description
Skill Category
Muffler, Pipe Assembly - Drill Weep Hole
(0 - Introduction)
1 - Engine Repair 0.2 Hrs.
and Performance
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action
Amount