TSB: S023/96

POOR HEAD LAMP APPEARANCE

APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS

All 1995 - 96 Protege

DESCRIPTION

Water may settle in the area between the head lamp assembly and the bumper. This water may appear to customers as moisture inside the head lamp. Service managers and advisors should explain to customers that the water is actually located on the bumper and is not inside the head lamp assembly.

If a customer complains of the head lamp appearance, perform the procedure below.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove head lamp.

2. Thoroughly clean the bottom surface of the head lamp.

3. Apply black sealing tape evenly across the bottom surface of the head lamp.

NOTE: Avoid air bubbles in tape.

CAUTION: Due to head lamp heat, use only the recommended tape for this repair.

Fig. 2

4. Install head lamp.

5. Repeat on opposite side.

6. Check alignment.

PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints on Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)

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Warranty Type

A

Symptom Code

98

Damage Code

93

Part Number Main Cause

B0YW-51-0M3 or B0YW-51-0N3

Quantity

1

Operation Number

XX0790RX (both sides)

Labor Hours

0.6 Hrs. (both sides)

NOTE: Labor times include head lamp adjustment if needed.