SUBJECT: ALTERNATOR B+ TERMINAL REPLACEMENT

No: TSB-06-16-001

DATE: January, 2006

MODEL: See below

CIRCULATE TO:

[ ] GENERAL MANAGER

[X] PARTS MANAGER

[X] TECHNICIAN

[X] SERVICE ADVISOR

[X] SERVICE MANAGER

[X] WARRANTY PROCESSOR

[ ] SALES MANAGER

PURPOSE
Do not replace the alternator because of a damaged B+ terminal resulting from a loose nut. Alternator B+ terminal replacement parts are now available (listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section below).

AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004-on Galant and Endeavor
2006-on Eclipse
2007-on Eclipse Spyder

PROCEDURE

1.Visually inspect the alternator B+ terminal. If it is damaged, replace it as described below. Do not replace the alternator for this condition. 2.Remove the black cap covering the 10 mm attaching nut. Loosen the nut and remove the B+ terminal from the alternator. 3.Install the new B+ terminal provided in the alternator terminal kit listed below. Tighten the 10 mm nut and reinstall the black cap.

PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Part listed below.

Description

Part Number

Alternator Terminal Kit

MD632008

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Alternator B+ Terminal Replacement

Nature Code: 86D

Cause Code: 600

Labor Operation No. 16111095

Time Allowance: 0.3 hr.

Warranty Coverage: Basic coverage (3 years/36,000 miles or 5 years/60,000 miles depending on model year and vehicle sale date)

Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.