Service Repair Tip - Using Caution During Service Procedures Involving Plastic Components (PIP5117)

Publication date: 2013-05-07
Reference number: PIP5117

SERVICE REPAIR TIP - USING CAUTION DURING SERVICE PROCEDURES INVOLVING PLASTIC COMPONENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PIP5117, Date of Issue: May 07, 2013

Affected Model(s):

2013 - 2014 Buick Encore 2011 - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2012 - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Spark 2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Trax (Canada Only) 2011 - 2014 Chevrolet Volt

SERVICE INFORMATION

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

CONDITION/CONCERN

Unwanted damage to plastic components during service procedures.

RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTIONS

Today's engines utilize many plastic components.

Warranty parts analysis shows an increase in the replacement of plastic components damaged by improper service procedures.

Technicians need to take special precautions when servicing today's engines to avoid damage to these components.

Plastic nipples or mounting bosses can be damaged during hose, fastener or vacuum line removal.

Engine and transmission removal can also cause unwanted damage to intake manifolds, water outlets, radiator shrouds or vacuum reservoirs.

Taking extra caution while servicing these components will reduce unnecessary added expense and time to the service procedure.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.