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Service Bulletin

Bulletin No.:
Date:

PI1010
July, 2013

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:

Round Dark Stains on Roof Paint Center Rear Area

Models:

2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2010-2014 GMC Terrain
All without RPO CF5 Sunroof

Condition/Concern

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Some customers may comment that two dark circles of paint discoloration have formed in the center of the exterior
roof panel. This condition is most noticeable on light colored vehicles.
This condition may be caused by the headliner retention magnets attracting steel or iron dust. This dust, combined
with moisture, causes a dark/rust colored stain that does not wash off during routine vehicle washing.

Recommendation/Instructions
Use the following steps to remove the stain and install two metal plates (latch striker spacers) inside of the roof.
These metal plates will isolate the magnetic attraction from the exterior of the outer roof panel.
1. Remove the paint discoloration by using the clay bar procedure found in the latest version of Bulletin Number
05-08-51-008.

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2. Remove the second row courtesy lamp. Refer to Courtesy Lamp Replacement in SI.

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3. Protect the headliner with masking tape and cover the interior to protect from glue contamination.

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4. Using a paint pen or marker, mark the location on the inside of the roof panel where the magnets attach.

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5. Disengage the magnets and lower the headliner in the courtesy lamp area.
6. Place a foam block or similar material between the roof and headliner to prevent the magnets from reattaching
during the repair procedure.
7. Mix an adequate amount of *Super Glue Quick Set Gel Epoxy or the equivalent adhesive. Prepare the adhesive
per the manufacturers instructions.

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8. Coat the backside of the metal plates with the adhesive and install the plates using the alignment marks created
in step #4. Tape the plates into position while the adhesive cures (follow manufacturers information for handling
and cure times).
9. Reinstall the rear courtesy lamp. Refer to Courtesy Lamp Replacement in SI.
*We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/
materials. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the
products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources.

Parts Information
*This product can be ordered from: www.grainger.com.
**This product can be purchased from Canadian Tire and is readily available at many retail stores.
Part Number

Description

Quantity

12451685

Spacer, Front Side Door
Latch Striker

2

15213

*Super Glue Quick Set Gel Epoxy

As Req.

1165246

**Lepage Gel Epoxy

As Req.

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

1080038*

Clean Roof Paint Stains and Install Metal Plates

0.5 hr

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.