Lighting - Fogging Inside Of Tail Lamps

Date: March 18, 2009

Order No.: P-B-82.10/682

Supersedes:

Group: 82

SUBJECT:
Model 219.372/375/376/377

Taillamps Fogged





If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of fogged tail lamp unit(s), do not replace the taillamp unit. Seam sealer may have damaged the seal strip (Figure 1) of the taillamp unit. Perform the remedy outlined below to resolve.

1. Remove the taillamp. Refer to WIS document AR82.10-P-4905TX.

2. Visually inspect taillamp seal to localize damage and pressure marks.

3. Remove/cut back seam sealant on the body in the same area as the seal damage using a knife.

4. Clean area with silicone remover.

5. If necessary, reapply and spread the seam sealer.

6. Use appropriate touch up method following the repair.

7. Observe paint drying time.

8. Dry the taillamp with hot air gun.

9. Replace the lamp unit sealing ring.





Parts Information

Note:
The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair. This information has been generated on March 18, 2009. Please refer to Netstar --> Star TekInfo --> Star Time for the most current labor time allowance.





In Case of Warranty, use the table.