Body - Paint Chipping Off Edge of Trunk Lid

Classification: BT12-002

Reference: ITB12-019

Date: April 17, 2012

G SEDAN; PAINT CHIPPING OFF EDGE OF TRUNK LID

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2007-2012 G25/G35/G37 Sedan (V36)





APPLIED VINS & DATES

IF YOU CONFIRM








Paint chipping Paint is chipping off the edge of the trunk lid in the locations shown in Figure 2. Surface corrosion in this area may also be visible.

ACTION

1. Inspect the trunk lid for proper clearance and latching, and make adjustments if needed.

2. Adjust the bumper rubbers ("stoppers").

3. Confirm the rear combination lamp lens located below the chipped paint is flush/even with the housing.

4. If not flush/even, replace the rear combination lamp assembly.

5. Using standard auto body repair practices, perform a Refinish Half-Block Repair to the area of the trunk lid where paint has chipped off.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION





CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1.Visually inspect the clearance/gap between the trunk lid and rear fender, rear combination lamp, back up lamp, and rear bumper.

^ If clearance/gap does not appear even, refer to section DLK>Trunk Lid Assembly: Adjustment in the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and make adjustments as instructed.





2. Open and close the trunk lid. If abnormal force is required to close the trunk lid, refer to section DLK> Trunk Lid Assembly: Adjustment in the applicable ESM and adjust the trunk striker and hinge as instructed.





3. Open the trunk lid and adjust both bumper rubbers ("stoppers").





a. Unlock the stopper by rotating the lock nut counterclockwise until fully loose. See Figures 5 and 6.

b. Pull the stopper outward until fully extended. DO NOT remove the stopper.

c. Gently lower the trunk lid, increasing pressure slowly until it latches.





d. Open the trunk lid, then hold each stopper in place while rotating the lock nut clockwise until it stops.

4. Confirm the position of the rear combination lamp located below the chipped paint.





a. Visually inspect and run your finger along the top of the rear combination lamp lens in the area shown in Figure 9.

b. If the lens is positioned above the rear combination lamp housing (see Figure 10) within the area shown in Figure 9, replace the affected rear combination lamp assembly.

c. If the lens is flush/even with the housing, proceed to step 5.

5. Using standard auto body repair practices, perform a Refinish Half-Block Repair to the area of the trunk lid where paint has chipped off.