Liftgate Fiat Emblem Loose – 2016 Fiat 500x

NUMBER: 23-046-15
GROUP: Body
DATE: December 02, 2015

 

SUBJECT:

Liftgate Fiat Emblem Loose

 

OVERVIEW:

This bulletin involves replacing the liftgate Fiat emblem.

 

MODELS:

 

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before April 05, 2015 (MDH 0405XX).

 

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The customer may describe the liftgate Fiat emblem is loose.

 

DIAGNOSIS:

If the customer describes the symptom/condition listed above, perform the Repair Procedure.

 

PARTS REQUIRED:

 

NOTE: Isopropyl alcohol is considered shop supply (not on claim).

 

SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

 

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Mask around the Fiat emblem to prevent damage to the liftgate paint surface (Fig. 1).
2. Using a non-metallic trim stick or equivalent (2), remove the Fiat emblem (1) (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1 Apply Tape To Protect Surface And Remove Loose Fiat Emblem

1 – Fiat Emblem
2 – Trim Stick

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3. Remove any residual adhesive foam tape pieces from the liftgate surface (Fig. 2).

Fig. 2 Remove Residual Adhesive Foam Tape From Liftgate

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4. Using a non-metallic trim stick or equivalent (2), remove and discard the emblem fasteners (1) (Fig. 3).

Fig. 3 Remove And Discard Emblem Fasteners

1 – Emblem Fasteners
2 – Trim Stick

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5. Clean the liftgate emblem application surface using isopropyl alcohol (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4 Clean Emblem Application Surface Area

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6. Install the new emblem fasteners into the liftgate emblem holes (Fig. 5).

Fig. 5 Install New Emblem Fasteners Into Liftgate Holes

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NOTE: Only if the original emblem was lost, perform Step #7. Otherwise reuse the existing emblem and proceed to Step #8.

7. Remove the adhesive tape liner from the back of the new Fiat emblem (Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Remove Adhesive Tape Liner From New Emblem

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8. Apply beads of 3M™ emblem adhesive to the mounting tape surface of the Fiat emblem. Apply only an appropriate amount of adhesive in order to prevent adhesive squeeze out beyond the emblem outer edge (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7 Apply Adhesive To Emblem Adhesive Tape Surface

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9. Align the Fiat emblem to the emblem fasteners and install the emblem to the liftgate.
10. Apply finger pressure to the emblem for at least 10 seconds to ensure proper adhesion of the emblem to the liftgate (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8 Install Fiat Emblem To Liftgate

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11. Remove the protective masking material from the liftgate (Fig. 9).

Fig. 9 Remove Protective Masking Material From Liftgate

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POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

 

TIME ALLOWANCE:

 

 

FAILURE CODE:

 

 

PART REIMBURSEMENT DETAIL:

 

NOTE: This part number is for reimbursement only and will need to be claimed for the value of Part No. 08061 or it will be rejected. If this is a non-MOPAR part or product, a copy of the invoice showing the purchase of the non-MOPAR part or product needs to be attached to the reimbursement claim.

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23-046-15

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