TSB: T016/96

COURTESY LIGHT LENS FALLS OFF

AFFECTED MODELS

1992 - 94 323/Protege with a VIN of J1M1BG22**R0839749 and lower.

DESCRIPTION

The courtesy lamp cover may become dislodged and fall off the door panel after repeated door operation (opening and closing) in extremely hot temperatures.

This concern is caused by the hot ambient temperatures and its affect on the lens fastener's holding strength. To prevent this concern, the following changes are made:

• The fasteners' configuration has changed to increase strength

• The courtesy light lens installation procedures has changed to prevent excessive stress on the lens.

Customers complaining of this problem should have the vehicle inspected and if necessary, the lens replaced.

NOTE: It is not necessary to replace the courtesy light assembly to correct this problem.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove old lens (if still present).

2. Install the new lens as shown in Figure 1 . Fig. 1

CAUTION: Install only one fastener at a time. Installing both at the same time may result in damage to the lens.

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

92

Damage Code

9A

Part Number Main Cause

Refer to Parts Information

Quantity

1

Operation Number

XX0845RX

Labor Hours

0.2 Hrs.