Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)
Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair
REFERENCE: TSB: 31-002-22 Date: December 15, REVISION: 31-002-20
GROUP 31 - Collision Bulletins 2022
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2019- Current (D2, DD, DF, DJ and DP) RAM Heavy Duty Trucks
CUSTOMER Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas
SYMPTOM: of the hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
This bulletin supersedes Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 31-002-20, date of issue October 27, 2022, which
should be removed from your files. This is a complete revision and no asterisks have been used to
highlight revisions.
REPAIR SUMMARY:
NOTE: Digital imaging pre authorization is required for Smart Warranty Base dealers or Pre Approval
is required from Regional Office depending on market.
This bulletin involves inspecting and if necessary removing corrosion and refinishing the suspect aluminum
panels on the vehicle, hood, door, fenders, hinges, swing gates or liftgate panels.
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SPARE PARTS:
Qty Part No. Description Notes
3 (AR) NPN 500 grit Sandpaper
Sheet
1 (AR) NPN 800 grit Sandpaper
Sheet
1 (AR) NPN 80 grit Sandpaper Sheet
1 (AR) NPN 180 grit Sandpaper
Sheet
1 (AR) NPN 3MT 3” Clean and Strip
Disc 3MT p/n 07470 or
equivalent
1(AR) NPN 3MT Scotch-Brite Scuff-
ing Disc 07467 Maroon
or equivalent
1 06103087AA Anti-Corrosion Pen
DISCUSSION:
Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading edge of hood, hinges or other exterior surface areas of the
hinges, doors, fenders, swing gates or liftgates.
NOTE: This only applies to aluminum panels. To determine if the panel is aluminum, refer to collision
manual for material specifications> DealerCONNECT> Service Library> enter year, model,
engine> select collision info tab (adjacent to diagnostic tab)> 31- Collision Information>
Specifications> Standardize Material Identification.
NOTE: This bulletin does not apply to corrosion in the hem flange area; this will require panel
replacement (Fig. 1) .
Fig. 1
Hem Flange Area Example
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DIAGNOSIS:
Aluminum corrosion or bubbling on the doors and/or hinges (Fig. 2) .
Fig. 2
Examples of Bubbling
Aluminum corrosion along the leading edge of hood or other exterior surface areas of the doors, fenders or
liftgates (Fig. 3) .
Fig. 3
Examples of Corrosion Along Leading Edges
Is corrosion evident on the aluminum panel surface (Fig. 3) ?
• YES>>> Must receive authorization from vehicle digital imaging and/or Regional Office. Once approval
is received from digital imaging or Regional Office, Proceed to Step 1 of the diagnosis procedure.
• NO>>> Submit the vehicle digital image for further analysis.
1. Remove blistered paint from the panel surface with 80 grit grinding disc.
2. After digital imaging or Regional Office approval and removing the initial blistered paint from the panel
surface with 80 grit grinding disc, is severe pitting exhibited that cannot be removed with sandpaper, 3M
Clean and Strip Disc or equivalent (Fig. 4) ?
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Fig. 4
Corrosion Examples
• YES>>> Replace the panel.
• NO>>> Proceed to Step 1 of the repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE: When sanding and prep is done you must use clean sanding pads and in a separate room
from ferrous metals, as cross contamination will lead to galvanic corrosion.
1. Remove affected panel. Refer to the detail service procedures available in: DealerCONNECT> Service
Library under: Service Info> 23-Body> Exterior> Removal.
CAUTION! For any panel with exterior mounted hinges, avoid removal of the hinge from the Class-A
panel unless absolutely required. This will minimize the risk of breaking paint around the
hinge perimeter which will create further damage and additional sites for subsequent
corrosion development.
2. Remove all trim components necessary to refinish the suspect panel.
3. Wash the suspect panel with soap and water to remove all dirt and debris.
4. Grind the corroded areas of affected panel / component to bare aluminum using a right angle grinder
equipped with an 80-grit grinding disc.
NOTE: If surface areas are difficult to access with a grinding disc, use a 3” rolocT clean and strip
fiber disc attached to a rotary tool to remove.
5. After corrosion removal, feather sand the area with 180 grit sandpaper and finish sand with 3MT Scoth-
Brite Scuffing Disc 07467 Maroon or equivalent.
6. Sand the remaining exterior painted surface of the panel with 800 grit sandpaper.
7. Prepare panel for refinish, remove all remaining dust, clean with PPGT DX330 Wax and Grease
Remover or equivalent and tack cloth the surface.
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NOTE: PPG will be referenced as the primary product. Other approved FCA refinish paint
manufacturer brands are acceptable if equivalents are available. Refer to the list of FCA
approved refinish paint manufacturers:
Paint Supplier Approved Paint Systems
Akzo NobelT Lesonal, Sikkens
AxaltaT Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox
BASFT Glasurit, R-M
PPGT Deltron, Envirobase, Global, Nexa Autobase and Nexa Autobase Plus
Sherwin WilliamsT Martin Senour Paints, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes
ValsparT DEBEER, Valspar refinish
NOTE: Refer to paint manufacturers preparation and application recommendations.
NOTE: Refer to paint manufacturers mixing and application recommendations.
NOTE: Refer to adhesive manufacturers mixing and application recommendations.
8. Apply Mopar 06103087AA, Anti-Corrosion Pen to the repair areas.
9. Apply PPGT DPLF primer epoxy primer or equivalent to bare aluminum only.
10. Apply PPGT K36 primer surface or equivalent over the repair area only.
11. When the primer surfacer has cured, block sand the surface area with 500 grit sandpaper or finer to
prepare the repair area for primer sealer application.
12. If the backside of panels require repair and seam sealer removal was necessary, it must be restored.
Apply SEMT 39477 seam sealer or equivalent.
13. Prepare panel for refinish, remove all remaining dust, clean with PPGT DX330 Wax and Grease
remover or equivalent and tack cloth the surface.
14. Apply PPGT DAS primer sealer or equivalent and allow to flash.
15. Apply 2-3 coats of PPGT DBC basecoat or equivalent and allow to flash.
16. Apply 2-3 coats of PPGT DC4000 Clearcoat or equivalent and allow to cure.
17. Install the repaired panel. Refer to the detail service procedures available in: DealerCONNECT> Service
Library under: Service Info> 23-Body> Exterior> Installation.
18. Install removed trim components and replace adhesive backed components (i.e nameplates).
POLICY:
Information Only
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 retrieval system, or
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