TSB-23-51-001
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: TSB-23-51-001
This technical service bulletin provides service manual corrections to the front/rear wheel arch molding removal and installation procedure.
- 2023 - 2022 - 2020 - 2019 - 2018 -
Models from 2023
| 2023 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS |
Models from 2022
| 2022 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS |
Models from 2020
| 2020 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS |
Models from 2019
| 2019 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS |
Models from 2018
| 2018 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS |
SUBJECT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE FRONT/ REAR WHEEL ARCH MOULDING – SERVICE MANUAL REVISION No: TSB-23-51-001 DATE: August 2023 MODEL: Eclipse Cross CIRCULATE TO: [ ] GENERAL MANAGER [ X ] PARTS MANAGER [ X ] TECHNICIAN [ X ] SERVICE ADVISOR [ X ] SERVICE MANAGER [ X ] WARRANTY PROCESSOR [ ] SALES MANAGER PURPOSE This TSB provides corrections for the removal and installation of the front and rear Wheel Arch Moulding in the applicable Service Manual section: • Exterior AFFECTED VEHICLES 2018-2020 and 2022-2023 Eclipse Cross AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL • 2018-2020 and 2022-2023 Eclipse Cross Service Manual PROCEDURE Please use the following chart as a guide to replace the indicated pages in the affected Service Manuals, Group 51, Exterior, Overfender, Removal and Installation. Applicable manual 2018 ECLIPSE CROSS Service Manual 2019 ECLIPSE CROSS Service Manual 2020 ECLIPSE CROSS Service Manual 2022 ECLIPSE CROSS Service Manual 2023 ECLIPSE CROSS Service Manual Pub. No. MSCD-020B-2018 018 Applicable title (SIE No.) EXTERIOR └ OVERFENDER └ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Contents Attached Sheet 1, 2 EXTERIOR └ OVERFENDER └ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION EXTERIOR └ OVERFENDER └ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION EXTERIOR └ OVERFENDER └ REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Attached Sheet 3 MSCD-020B-2019 MSCD-020B-2020 020 MSCD-020B-2022 022 MSCD-020B-2023 023 Attached Sheet 4, 6 Attached Sheet 5, 6 Copyright 2023, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. 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). 8/14/2023 1 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) Attached sheet 1 EXTERIOR 51-13 OVERFENDER Section A – A Section B – B Section C – C Section D – D Front bumper Clip Clip Clip Clip 1 Tapping screw 1 1 1 Section E – E Section F – F Section H – H Section G – G Grommet Clip Clip Tapping screw Clip 2 2 2 2 A <>A 1. <> Front wheel molding removal steps Front wheel arch molding <> 2. ACH02622 AC Rear wheel molding removal steps Rear wheel arch molding A REMOVAL SERVICE POINT S . <> FRONT/REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING A REMOVAL A commercially available Clip remover Waste cloth CAUTION A Take care not to break the clips when disengasging them. To disengage the clips in order from the front/rear bumper face side, insert a clip remover covered with soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) into the clearance between the fender and the arch molding. A Front/rear wheel arch molding A front wheel ACJ02434AF A Attached sheet 11 8/14/2023 2 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A Attached sheet 2 <> REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION • Do not remove the rear wheel arch molding from the rear end side. Be sure to remove it from the front end side as shown in the figure. • In order to prevent damage to the welding part of the bracket on the back side of the rear wheel arch molding and damage to the clip pedestals, insert the commercially available clip remover between the quarter panel outer and the clips securely and do not bend or pull the rear wheel arch molding forcibly when removing it. • Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. Front of vehicle Rear wheel arch molding Clip remover Soft waste cloth BCNA0015AA Insert the commercially available clip remover wrapped with a soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) between the quarter panel outer and the clips of the rear wheel arch molding. 8/14/2023 3 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A Attached sheet 3 (1/2) EXTERIOR 51-13 MOLDINGS Section A – A Section B – B Section C – C Section D – D Front bumper Clip Clip Clip Clip 1 1 1 Tapping screw 1 Section E – E Section F – F Section H – H Section G – G Grommet Clip Clip Tapping screw Clip 2 2 A 2 2 1. ACH02622 AC Front wheel molding removal steps Front wheel arch molding Attached sheet 13 (2/2) A 2. Rear wheel molding removal steps Rear wheel arch molding MOLDINGS ADHESIVE M1511000504127 Application Specified adhesive Roof drip molding clip Specified adhesive: 3M¥ AAD Part No. DP-8010, 3M¥ AAD Part No. DP-8005 or equivalent Roof drip molding Specified primer: 3M¥ AAD Part No. K-520 or equivalent 8/14/2023 4 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A <> 1. Front wheel arch molding removal step Front wheel arch molding <> 2. Attached sheet 3 (2/2) Rear wheel arch molding removal step Rear wheel arch molding REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> FRONT WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. To disengage the clips in order from the front bumper face side, insert a commercially available clip remover covered with soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) into the clearance between the fender and the front wheel arch molding. Clip remover Soft waste cloth Front wheel arch molding BCJ02434AE <> REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION • Do not remove the rear wheel arch molding from the rear end side. Be sure to remove it from the front end side as shown in the figure. • In order to prevent damage to the welding part of the bracket on the back side of the rear wheel arch molding and damage to the clip pedestals, insert the commercially available clip remover between the quarter panel outer and the clips securely and do not bend or pull the rear wheel arch molding forcibly when removing it. • Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. Insert the commercially available clip remover wrapped with a soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) between the quarter panel outer and the clips of the rear wheel arch molding. Front of vehicle Rear wheel arch molding Clip remover Soft waste cloth 8/14/2023 BCNA0015AA 5 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A Attached sheet 4 (1/2) EXTERIOR 51-20 OVERFENDER OVERFENDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION M15110247A0035 * F E E F 3 4 B 1.2 ± 0.7 N·m 11 ± 6 in-lb B C C A 1 4 3 A 1 B 1.2 ± 0.7 N·m 11 ± 6 in-lb 2 B D A A 4 8/14/2023 *: Up to 20 Model year D 3 6 of 10 BCKA2178AD (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) Attached sheet 4 (2/2) A EXTERIOR 51-21 OVERFENDER Section A – A Clip Clip 1 1 Section D – D Section E – E 1 Clip 2 Section C – C Section B – B Clip 1 Clip Section F – F Clip Clip Clip 3 4 3 4 BCKA0974AG 1. 2. <> Front wheel molding removal steps Front wheel arch molding Front side sill garnish <> 3. 4. Rear wheel molding removal Rear wheel arch molding Front side reflector REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> FRONT / REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. To disengage the clips in order from the front/rear bumper face side, insert a clip remover covered with soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) into the clearance between the fender and the arch molding. Clip remover Waste cloth Front/rear wheel arch molding BCJ02434AD Attached sheet 16 8/14/2023 7 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A Attached sheet 5 (1/2) EXTERIOR 51-18 OVERFENDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OVERFENDER M15110247A0035 * F E F E 3 4 B 1.2 ± 0.7 N·m 11 ± 6 in-lb B C C 1 A A 4 3 1 B 1.2 ± 0.7 N·m 11 ± 6 in-lb 2 B D *: Up to 20 Model year D A A 4 8/14/2023 3 8 of 10 BCKA2178AD (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) Attached sheet 5 (2/2) A 51-19 EXTERIOR OVERFENDER Section A – A Section C – C Section B – B Clip Clip Clip 1 Clip 1 1 Section D – D Section E – E 1 Clip 2 Section F – F Clip Clip Clip 4 3 3 4 BCKA0974AG <> 1. 2. Front wheel molding removal steps Front wheel arch molding Front side sill garnish <> 3. 4. Rear wheel molding removal Rear wheel arch molding Front side reflector REMOVAL SERVICE POINT <> FRONT / REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. To disengage the clips in order from the front/rear bumper face side, insert a clip remover covered with soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) into the clearance between the fender and the arch molding. Clip remover Waste cloth Front/rear wheel arch molding BCJ02434AD Attached sheet 16 8/14/2023 9 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A) A <> 1. 2. 3. Front wheel arch molding removal steps Front wheel arch molding Front side sill garnish Front side reflector <> 4. Attached sheet 6 Rear wheel arch molding removal step Rear wheel arch molding REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS <> FRONT WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. To disengage the clips in order from the front bumper face side, insert a commercially available clip remover covered with soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) into the clearance between the fender and the front wheel arch molding. Clip remover Soft waste cloth Front wheel arch molding BCJ02434AE <> REAR WHEEL ARCH MOLDING REMOVAL CAUTION • Do not remove the rear wheel arch molding from the rear end side. Be sure to remove it from the front end side as shown in the figure. • In order to prevent damage to the welding part of the bracket on the back side of the rear wheel arch molding and damage to the clip pedestals, insert the commercially available clip remover between the quarter panel outer and the clips securely and do not bend or pull the rear wheel arch molding forcibly when removing it. • Take care not to break the clips when disengaging them. Insert the commercially available clip remover wrapped with a soft waste cloth (synthetic fiber) between the quarter panel outer and the clips of the rear wheel arch molding. Front of vehicle Rear wheel arch molding Clip remover Soft waste cloth 8/14/2023 BCNA0015AA 10 of 10 (5343/MSB-19M51-001A)