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1998 Isuzu Rodeo TSBs

85 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

14 bulletins
625968

SUBJECT REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEC LONG BLOCK/PARTIAL ENGINE ASSEMBLIES.

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*SLC

621368

SUBJECT REGARDING HEC ENGINE TIMING BELT SCRAPPING.

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*TT

621343

SUBJECT REGARDING P0337 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW INPUT CORRECTION.

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*TT

615683

SOME VEHICLES THAT HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED WITH A LONG BLOCK WILL SET CODE P1336 FOR TOOTH ERROR CORRECTION.

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*TT

614146

AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS INC.

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IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OF TOP TETHER CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT ANCHOR BRACKET KITS FOR CERTAIN ISUZU SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE USE OF THIS ANCHOR BRACKET MAY BE NECESSARY WHEN INSTALLING CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, WHICH REQUIRE ANCHORING TO THE VEHICLE WITH A TOP TETHER STRAP. *TT

614139

THIS INFORMATION BULLETIN OUTLINES THE PROPER STEPS TO INDEX THE CAMSHAFTS WITH THE CRANKSHAFT FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED...

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WITH DIRECT ATTACK DOHC 3.2L / 3.5L V6 ENGINE. IN THE EVENT THAT CAMSHAFT TIMING HAS BEEN DISRUPTED, DUE TO TIMING BELT BREAKAGE OR CAMSHAFTS / CRANKSHAFT BEING ROTATED WITHOUT A TIMING BELT, THIS IS IMPORTANT PRIOR TO TIMING BELT INSTALLATION. *TT

614137

ON SUV VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, SOME REMOTE STARTER INSTALLATIONS MAY CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO SET AND STORE P0705.

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AMERICAN ISUZU MOTORS DOES NOT SELL REMOTE STARTER KITS AND DOES NOT RECOMMEND ANY PARTICULAR INSTALLATION. *TT

612596

ON SOME VEHICLES WITHIN VIN Y4300787 / 74400051, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT ISOLAT ENGINE VIBRATION.

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*TT

612584

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE AND / OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171, P0174, OR P1171.

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*TT

610116

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE INFORMATION: TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT INTERVAL AND DOHC V6 VALVE ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE.

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*TT

6092465

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE GROUND WIRE HARNESS REPLACEMENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN.

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*TT

6090687

A CONDITION WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR EMITTING A MEDIUM PITCH SOUND (MOAN) DURING ENGINE OPERATION AT UP TO 2000 RPM.

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*TT

602082

CONCERNS WITH ENGINE OIL CONTAMINATION.

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*YC

10001772

THROTTLE BODY MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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*TT

Brakes

12 bulletins
621373

SUBJECT REGARDING DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.

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*TT

612588

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS: REAR SPEED SENSOR OPEN OR SHORTED; SPEED...

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SENSOR MISSING; WHEEL SPEED INPUT ABNORMALITY. *TT

6088702

SUBJECT REGARDING 2WD REAR DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.

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*TT

604564

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE EVIDENCE OF LEAKING DIFFERENTIAL LUBRICANT ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, AND REAR BRAKE DUST SHIELD.

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*TT

603034

INFORMATION ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD REPLACEMENT SERVICE CAMPAIGN.

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*YC

602246

A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE REAR BRAKE SHOES.

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*YC

10022539

REAR BRAKE ROTORS. *KB

10002164

ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT PHASE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT.

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*TT

10002163

ABS (ANTI-LOCKING BRAKE) SYSTEM, COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002 PHASE 3 OF A 4 PHASE RELEASE.

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*TT

10001777

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN.

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*TT

10001776

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 02I-002.

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*TT

10001768

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM), COIL INTEGRATED MODULE REPLACEMENT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN.

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*TT

Electrical

12 bulletins
615682

SOME VEHICLES MAY RANDOMLY SET A PCM CODE P0502 IN A DECELERATION MODE USUALLY WITH 0% THROTTLE.

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THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WILL ONLY SET AFTER THE FAULT HAS BEEN DETECTED FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE KEY CYCLES. *TT

615678

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE P1640 AND P1650 OUTPUT DRIVE CODES WHICH REFER TO OUTPUT DRIVER CIRCUIT CONDITIONS RELATED TO THE PCM.

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*TT

6092456

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRAILER LIGHTS WILL ONLY WORK WITH THE KEY EITHER IN THE ON OR ACC POSITION.

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A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSTALL TRAILER HITCH WIRING SUB HARNESS KIT. *TT

603839

SERVICE INFORMATION ON REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY / SECURITY SYSTEM REPROGRAMMING.

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*YC

603837

EXPERIENCING A RUBBING NOISE FROM SRS COIL ASSEMBLY.

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*YC

603836

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE REPORT PROGRAM DISCONTINUED.

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*YC

602248

WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTIONS ON FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL TEST DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS.

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*YC

600086

CONDITION WITH BATTERY DISCHARGE.

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*YC

600085

REPLACEMENT OF THE COIL-INTEGRATED MODULE.

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*YC

600081

REMOVAL OF 10 AMP DOME LIGHT FUSE DURING VEHICLE TRANSPORT/DEALER STORAGE.

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*YC

600079

SERVICE INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE REPORT.

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*YC

10003907

IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT TURN TO THE LOCK POSITION AND THE IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED.

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*TT

Other

11 bulletins
633944

REPLACEMENT ODOMETER PROGRAMING.

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*JG

621364

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14327313 MAY EXPERIENCE MUD FLAP INTERFERENCE CAUSING A RUBBING SOUND WHEN MAKING A TURN.

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*TT

617480

SBJECT REGARDING REAR CUP HOLDER LATCH REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

613413

INFORMATION REGARDING ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

607555

INFORMATION ON REAR CUP HOLDER REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

606029

INFORMATION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR KIT.

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*TT

604307

AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEATS.

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*TT

602260

WORKSHP MANUAL REVISIONS ON THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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*YC

602251

WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON FAN BELT INFORMATION.

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*YC

602250

WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTIONS.

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*YC

10217001

The following is a list of the Isuzu-recommended Threebond product part numbers identified in the various Isuzu Workshop Manuals and bulletins.

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If a Threebond product is unavailable, we recommend that you utilize the chart below to find equivalent of similar products (when available) from Loctite and Permatex.

Transmission

8 bulletins
633996

MOUNTING POSITION OF SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR BUSHING WORK SHOP MANUAL REVISION.

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*JG

621394

SOME V6 MODELS WITH TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBERS 4754596 - 5831756 MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKAGE IN THE AREA OF OVERFILL PLUG AND OIL DRAIN PLUG.

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*TT

612581

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SERIAL NUMBER 5504006 - 5570892) MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION...

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INDICATOR LAMP ON AND TECH-II INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF TORQUE CONVERTER (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1870) ON. *TT

602262

WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (4L30-E).

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*YC

10015817

SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES.

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*TT 2002-2004 ISUZU AXIOM (UP), 198-2004 RODEO (UE) AND 1998-2004 RODEO SPORT. UPDATE *SC

10002798

V-6 FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10001770

TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM).

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*TT

10000816

TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY BE ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 IS SET IN THE PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE).

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*TT

Body & Paint

8 bulletins
614149

SOME VEHICLES MAY DEMONSTRATE A BODY VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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*TT

612580

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LEAK.

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*TT

610547

SOME VEHICLES MAY DEMONSTRATE A BODY VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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*TT

6092450

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WERE THE DOOR MIRROR(S) HAVE CRACKED AFTER THE REAR WINDOW / DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER SWITCH WAS TURNED ON.

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*TT

602254

CONDITION WITH THE ACCESSORY HOOD PROTECTOR RATTLES DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

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*YC

602253

CONDITION WITH TOP PORTION OF THE RADIATOR GRILLE IS NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTACT WITH THE ACCESSORY HOOD PROTECTOR.

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*YC

600503

VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE STAINING ON THE REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY PAINT.

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*YC

10003040

POOR AND/OR LOOSE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP POSITION.

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*TT

Fuel System

5 bulletins
612593

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH THE P1441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODE THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED...

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WITH NO FAULT FOUND FROM THE APPROPRIATE FLOW CHART IN THE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS MANUAL. *TT

610549

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE P1441 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODE.

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*TT

6092447

SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATELY.

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*TT

602256

WORKSHOP MANUAL CORRECTIONS REGARDING DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS.

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*YC

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
633928

REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT LID LOCK KNOB BROKEN.

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*JG

10218932

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

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(ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback. This bulletin was revised to add a Parts Warranty Form

10218927

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc.

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(ICTA) is providing the following procedural recommendations to improve dealer efficiency when submitting Parts Warranty claims. We strongly recommend dealers follow these procedures in order to avoid delays in Parts Warranty claim payments and/or claim chargeback.

10217004

The Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) Service Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides diagnostic support to...

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Isuzu dealer technicians repairing Isuzu vehicles in and out of vehicle warranty. A TAC case number will be issued solely for information tracking purposes and future contact reference.

Steering

4 bulletins
621351

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 14330722 EQUIPPED WITH OEM P215 / 235 15 INCH AND P225 / 245 16 INCH TIRES...

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MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION / SHIMMY (NIBBLE) OR BODY VIBRATION THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OR FLOORBOARD RESPECTIVELY ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE. *TT

621348

INFORMATION REGARDING SECTOR SHAFT ALIGNMENT ON THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY.

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*TT

614144

SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITHIN VIN 8X4351792 MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR SHIMMY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT MEDIUM TO HIGH SPEED.

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A STEERING NIBBLE MAY BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROADS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. A NIBBLE MAY BE DEFINED AS SLIGHT ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

605852

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE PRESENCE OF STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION, SHIMMY, OR NIBBLE.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

4 bulletins
614127

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPIONT Y4329627 MAY DEMONSTRATE A REAR WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

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*TT

613415

SUBJECT REGARDING ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION CHANGE.

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*TT

606147

INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE - WORKSHOP MANUAL REVISIONS.

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*TT

10002801

TERMINATION OF TIRE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.

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*TT

Infotainment

2 bulletins
6092439

ON SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE AUDIO SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE OR NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL, ASSOCIATED WITH NOISES COMING FROM THE SPEAKER(S).

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*TT

10237146

This bulletin outlines the procedures for using the Alpine Exchange Program (the "Exchange Program").

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The Exchange Program must be used when any Alpine radio or other component covered by this bulletin is repaired under warranty and may also be used for radio and component repairs not covered under warranty. Contact Alpine directly for pricing and payment methods applicable to radio and component repairs not covered under warranty.

HVAC & Climate

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614135

SOME AFTERMARKET TINT INSTALLERS MAY SCRATCH THE HEATING ELEMENT (DEFROSTER LINES) OR ETCH THE GLASS (START OF THE BREAK...

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AREA) DURING INSTALLATION, FROM AFFIXING AFTERMARKET FILM TINT MATERIAL TO THE TAILGATE GLASS. *TT