Finally it's been released and is official. This is the current US information so Aussie dealerships may not get the information for a few weeks yet - when their new update discs come. If necessary, print this information off and take it to your dealership. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone whom it may concern.

TSB # 23-034-04

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retreival system,
or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
SUBJECT:
Front Or Rear Fascia Discoloration
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves painting the mold in color (non-painted) area of one or both fascia.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003 (PT) PT Cruiser
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles with mold in color fascia.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer may describe a whitening or discoloration on the mold in color (non-painted
area) of the front or rear fascia.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer describes and the technician verifies the Symptom/Condition, perform the
Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR NPN Scuff and Cleaner (SEM P/N 38338 or equivalent)
AR NPN Plastic Prep (SEM P/N 3835 or equivalent)
AR NPN Plastic Adhesion Promoter (SEM P/N 3986 or
equivalent)
AR NPN Bumper Coater, (SEM P/N 39273 or equivalent)
NOTE: For distribution or technical information contact SEM at 800-831-1122,
Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Eastern Time or Friday 8:00
AM until 4:30 PM.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Clean all surfaces to be top coated using mild soap and water.
2. Prep with SEM 38338 Scuff & Clean. Apply using a gray scuff pad and scrub
thoroughly. Wash to remove all residue in preparation for top coat.
NUMBER: 23-034-04
GROUP: Body
DATE: September 10, 2004
3. Clean all surfaces to be top coated using SEM 3835 Plastic Prep.
4. Mask off adjacent areas to protect them from paint over spray.
5. Apply SEM 3986 Plastic Adhesion Promoter, allow 5 minutes to flash, apply a second
full wet coat. Allow 10-15 minutes but no more than 30 minutes flash time before top
coating.
6. Top coat using SEM 39273 Bumper Coater.
7. Follow application procedures on the SEM aerosol container.
8. Detail the vehicle to complete the repairs.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
23-60-44-90 Panel, Front Fascia - Color Coat 1.1 Hrs.
23-60-45-91 Panel, Rear Fascia - Color Coat 1.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
69 Discolored
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