Klaus
01-10-2004, 02:07 AM
Document ID# 1400014
2003 HUMMER H2
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Paint Peeling from Side Assist Step (Repaint Assist Step) #03-08-61-003 - (11/04/2003)
Paint Peeling from Side Assist Step (Repaint Assist Step)
2003-2004 HUMMER H2
Condition
Some customers may comment that the side assist step has some peeling paint around the edges.
Cause
The step may have some sharp edges that the paint cannot adhere to.
Correction
Repaint the assist step following the procedure below.
Remove the assist step(s). Refer to the Assist Step Replacement Removable U Step procedure in SI (Document ID #865705).
Clean the step with soap and water.
Clean the step with wax and grease remover.
Remove paint blisters with 3M™ Roloc™ #0746.
Radius all the sharp edges with 3M™ Roloc™ Grind Disc 1396, 50 Grit.
Hand sand all edges with 150 grit. Feather edge all bare areas and chips with 180 Grit.
Feather edge all the bare areas and chips.
Prime the bare areas per 4901m "Aluminum" system.
Scuff the entire step with Scotch-Brite® General Purpose Pad-Maroon.
Clean the step with wax and grease remover.
Paint the step per 4901M-D-2003.
Reinstall the assist step.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
B7777
Step, Assist (Right) - R&R (one)
0.3 hr
B7778
Step, Assist (Left) - R&R (one)
0.3 hr
B7779
Step, Assist (Both) (per side) - R&R
0.7 hr
Add
Color/Clear Coat-Right or Left (one)
0.9 hr (GH)
Add
Color/Clear Coat-Both (per side)
1.2 hrs (GL)
Add
Refinish/Clear Coat-Right or Left (one)
1.1 hrs (GK)
Add
Refinish/Clear Coat-Both (per side)
1.6 hrs (GP)
Add
Paint Mix Times
0.4 hr
2003 HUMMER H2
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Paint Peeling from Side Assist Step (Repaint Assist Step) #03-08-61-003 - (11/04/2003)
Paint Peeling from Side Assist Step (Repaint Assist Step)
2003-2004 HUMMER H2
Condition
Some customers may comment that the side assist step has some peeling paint around the edges.
Cause
The step may have some sharp edges that the paint cannot adhere to.
Correction
Repaint the assist step following the procedure below.
Remove the assist step(s). Refer to the Assist Step Replacement Removable U Step procedure in SI (Document ID #865705).
Clean the step with soap and water.
Clean the step with wax and grease remover.
Remove paint blisters with 3M™ Roloc™ #0746.
Radius all the sharp edges with 3M™ Roloc™ Grind Disc 1396, 50 Grit.
Hand sand all edges with 150 grit. Feather edge all bare areas and chips with 180 Grit.
Feather edge all the bare areas and chips.
Prime the bare areas per 4901m "Aluminum" system.
Scuff the entire step with Scotch-Brite® General Purpose Pad-Maroon.
Clean the step with wax and grease remover.
Paint the step per 4901M-D-2003.
Reinstall the assist step.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
B7777
Step, Assist (Right) - R&R (one)
0.3 hr
B7778
Step, Assist (Left) - R&R (one)
0.3 hr
B7779
Step, Assist (Both) (per side) - R&R
0.7 hr
Add
Color/Clear Coat-Right or Left (one)
0.9 hr (GH)
Add
Color/Clear Coat-Both (per side)
1.2 hrs (GL)
Add
Refinish/Clear Coat-Right or Left (one)
1.1 hrs (GK)
Add
Refinish/Clear Coat-Both (per side)
1.6 hrs (GP)
Add
Paint Mix Times
0.4 hr