3100123
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Aluminum body panel corrosion repair 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: **verify current warranty policy to d
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Collision Service Bulletin Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair REFERENCE: TSB: 31-001-23 GROUP 31 - Collision Bulletins VEHICLES AFFECTED: 2019 - 2023 (DT) RAM 1500 Pickup 2020 - 2023 (JT) Jeep Gladiator 2019 - 2023 (BV) Jeep Renegade 2015 - 2020 (4C) Alfa Romeo 4C 2017 - 2020 (BA) FIAT 124 Spider (Convertible) 2013 - 2019 (FF) FIAT 500 2017 - 2023 (GA) Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 - 2023 (GU) Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2014 - 2023 (KL) Jeep Cherokee 2013 - 2016 (PF) Dodge Dart 2013 - 2017 (ZD) Dodge Viper 2013 - 2023 (DS) RAM 1500 Pickup 2013 - 2022 (WK) Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 - 2023 (WD) Dodge Durango 2017 - 2023 (RU) Chrysler Pacifica 2015 - 2018 (BU) Jeep Renegade 2018 - 2023 (JL) Jeep Wrangler 2015 - 2023 (LA) Dodge Challenger 2013 - 2014 (LC) Dodge Challenger 2013 - 2023 (LD) Dodge Charger 2013 - 2023 (LX) Chrysler 300 2017 - 2023 (MP) Jeep Compass 2015 - 2017 (UF) Chrysler 200 2013 - 2020 (JC) Dodge Journey 2013 - 2014 (JS) Chrysler 200 /Dodge Avenger 2013 - 2020 (RT) Dodge Grand Caravan 2013 - 2016 (RT) Chrysler Town & Country 2019 - 2023 (D2, DD, DF, DJ and DP) RAM Heavy Duty Trucks CUSTOMER SYMPTOM: Date: February 3, 2023 REVISION: 31-002-22 MARKET APPLICABILITY: HNA HMEA HSA HIAP HEE □CH 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. This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 31-002-22, date of issue December 15, 2022, which should be removed from your files. All revisions are highlighted with **asterisks** and include updated note and step. REPAIR SUMMARY: NOTE: **Verify current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging pre authorization is required or Pre Approval is required from Regional Office depending on market.** 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. 31-001-23 -2- SPARE PARTS: Qty Part No. Description 3 (AR) NPN 500 grit Sandpaper Sheet 1 (AR) NPN 800 grit Sandpaper Sheet 1 (AR) NPN 80 grit Sandpaper Sheet 1 (AR) NPN 180 grit Sandpaper Sheet 1 (AR) NPN 3MT 3” Clean and Strip Disc 3MT p/n 07470 or equivalent 1(AR) NPN 3MT Scotch-Brite Scuffing Disc 07467 Maroon or equivalent 1 06103087AA Anti-Corrosion Pen Notes 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. NOTE: This bulletin does not apply to corrosion in the hem flange area; this will require panel replacement (Fig. 1) . Fig. 1 Hem Flange Area Example -3- 31-001-23 DIAGNOSIS: Aluminum corrosion or bubbling on the doors and/or hinges (Fig. 2) . Fig. 2 Examples of Bubbling Aluminum corrosion along the leading edge of hood or other exterior surface areas of the doors, fenders or liftgates (Fig. 2) or (Fig. 3) . Fig. 3 Examples of Corrosion Along Leading Edges Is corrosion evident on the aluminum panel surface (Fig. 2) or (Fig. 3) ? • **YES>>> Consult current warranty policy to determine if digital imaging and/or Regional Office Approval is required before proceeding with repair, Proceed to Step 1 of the diagnosis procedure. • NO>>> The repair does not apply.** 1. Remove blistered paint from the panel surface with 80 grit grinding disc. 31-001-23 -4- 2. After digital imaging or Regional Office approval and removing the initial blistered paint from the panel surface with 80 grit grinding disc, is severe pitting exhibited that cannot be removed with sandpaper, 3M Clean and Strip Disc or equivalent (Fig. 4) ? Fig. 4 Corrosion Examples • YES>>> Replace the panel. • NO>>> Proceed to Step 1 of the repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDURE: NOTE: When sanding and prep is done you must use clean sanding pads and in a separate room from ferrous metals, as cross contamination will lead to galvanic corrosion. 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 ScothBrite 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. -5- 31-001-23 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: Paint Supplier Approved Paint Systems Akzo NobelT Lesonal, Sikkens AxaltaT Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox BASFT Glasurit, R-M PPGT Deltron, Envirobase, Global, Nexa Autobase and Nexa Autobase Plus Sherwin WilliamsT Martin Senour Paints, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes ValsparT DEBEER, Valspar refinish NOTE: Refer to paint manufacturers preparation and application recommendations. NOTE: Refer to paint manufacturers mixing and application recommendations. NOTE: Refer to adhesive manufacturers mixing and application recommendations. 8. Apply Mopar 06103087AA, Anti-Corrosion Pen to the repair areas. 9. Apply PPGT DPLF primer epoxy primer or equivalent to bare aluminum only. 10. Apply PPGT K36 primer surface or equivalent over the repair area only. 11. When the primer surfacer has cured, block sand the surface area with 500 grit sandpaper or finer to prepare the repair area for primer sealer application. 12. If the backside of panels require repair and seam sealer removal was necessary, it must be restored. Apply SEMT 39477 seam sealer or equivalent. 13. Prepare panel for refinish, remove all remaining dust, clean with PPGT DX330 Wax and Grease remover or equivalent and tack cloth the surface. 14. Apply PPGT DAS primer sealer or equivalent and allow to flash. 15. Apply 2-3 coats of PPGT DBC basecoat or equivalent and allow to flash. 16. Apply 2-3 coats of PPGT DC4000 Clearcoat or equivalent and allow to cure. 17. Install the repaired panel. Refer to the detail service procedures available in: DealerCONNECT> Service Library under: Service Info> 23-Body> Exterior> Installation. 18. Install removed trim components and replace adhesive backed components (i.e nameplates). POLICY: Information Only This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. 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