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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2009TRIBUTE 4WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBY SYMPTOMCUSTOMER INTERESTBODY - EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DIFFICULT TO OPEN
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L
Body - Exterior Door Handles Difficult To Open
2009 Mazda Tribute 4WD L4-2.5LSECTION Body - Exterior Door Handles Difficult To Open
Bulletin No: 09-001/10
Last Issued: 01/07/2010
Subject:
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2008-2010 Tribute built on or before 09/01/2009
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior door handle that is difficult to open, does not sit flush when released, and/or sticks when opening door. This may be due to the exterior door handle plunger (1) binding on the door handle cover (2).
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the exterior door handle and cover on affected door(s) per MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) or (section 09-14 EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Closely examine the exterior door handle cover for signs of damage; inspect for a groove worn into the cover (A) due to contact with the door handle plunger. Is any damage present?
a. No - Do not continue with this procedure and follow MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 FRONT DOOR HANDLES, LOCKS AND LATCHES - EXPLODED VIEW) or (section 09-14 REAR DOOR HANDLES, LOCKS AND LATCHES - EXPLODED VIEW).
b. Yes - Replace exterior door handle and cover with revised parts as necessary following MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) or (section 09-14 EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
^ Front and rear cannot be submitted on the same problem number. Please submit as separate problem numbers.
Last Issued: 01/07/2010
Subject:
EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2008-2010 Tribute built on or before 09/01/2009
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior door handle that is difficult to open, does not sit flush when released, and/or sticks when opening door. This may be due to the exterior door handle plunger (1) binding on the door handle cover (2).
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the exterior door handle and cover on affected door(s) per MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) or (section 09-14 EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
3. Closely examine the exterior door handle cover for signs of damage; inspect for a groove worn into the cover (A) due to contact with the door handle plunger. Is any damage present?
a. No - Do not continue with this procedure and follow MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 FRONT DOOR HANDLES, LOCKS AND LATCHES - EXPLODED VIEW) or (section 09-14 REAR DOOR HANDLES, LOCKS AND LATCHES - EXPLODED VIEW).
b. Yes - Replace exterior door handle and cover with revised parts as necessary following MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION) or (section 09-14 EXTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
4. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
^ Front and rear cannot be submitted on the same problem number. Please submit as separate problem numbers.
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.