NHTSA ID Number: 10224751
Manufacturer Communication Number: 2303717
TSB/Document Date: 2022-10-24
Summary
Odor Coming from Engine Compartment This bulletin involves replacing the cowl seal gasket and sealing off the two ventholes in the hood. Customers may notice a smell in the passenger compartment while operating the vehicle in traffic conditions (Stop and Start, 2nd and 3rd gear,parking maneuvers).
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TSB/Document ID: 2303717
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2017-08-22
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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NUMBER:
23-037-17
GROUP:
23 - Body
DATE:
August 22, 2017
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
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without written permission of FCA
US LLC.
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL
(RRT) 17-080. ALL APPLICABLE SOLD AND UN-SOLD RRT VIN’s HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO
VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE VEHICLE, USE VIP OR
PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE
WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Odor Coming from Engine Compartment
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the cowl seal gasket and sealing off the two vent holes in the hood.
MODELS:
2017
(GA)
Alfa Romeo
Giulia
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles within the following markets/countries: NAFTA.
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before February 09, 2017 (MDH 0209XX)
equipped with a 2.0L 280HP I4 DI Turbo Engine (Sales Code EC2) and Q4 Badge
(Sales Code MGZ).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may notice a smell in the passenger compartment while operating the vehicle in traffic
conditions (Stop and Start, 2nd and 3rd gear, parking maneuvers).
DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer’s VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the Inspection Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty.
1
2
Part No.
68398788AA
68248122AA
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-2-
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open hood and locate the cowl seal gasket (Fig. 1) . Replace the gasket with the revised part
listed in Parts Required. Verify seal makes contact to hood.
Fig. 1
Underhood View
1 - Vent Holes
2 - cowl Seal Gasket
2. Clean area around vent holes (Fig. 2) with isopropyl alcohol to allow insulating tape to stick to
surface.
Fig. 2
Hood Vent Holes
1 - Vent Holes
-3-
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3. Apply the insulating tape to cover vent holes.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation
No:
Description
Skill Category
Amount
23-51-03-96
Replace Cowl Seal and Install Insulating
Tape to Hood
(1 - Semi-Skilled)
6 - Electrical and
Body Systems
0.2 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ
Service Action
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