GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars

Yellow Stains and/or Spots on Fenders, Fender Extensions and/or Quarters

Subject:Yellow Stains and/or Spots on Fenders, Fender Extensions and/or Quarters (Replace Polymer Panels) -- White Vehicles Only

Models:1994 White Saturns built between VIN RZ261532 -- RZ344164



Condition:

Some owners may comment about yellow stains or yellow spots on the fenders, fender extensions or rear quarter panels of white vehicles (Paint code 40 -- WA 9563). This condition is only possible on the fenders, fender extensions or rear quarter panels of the vehicle. On other exterior polymer panels or steel panels on the vehicle are involved.

Important: This condition may be more prevalent in hot and humid climates.

Cause:

This condition may be caused by polymer base material contamination.

Correction:

If the vehicle has this yellow staining or spotting condition on one or more of these polymer panels, and falls within the above VIN range, replace and paint all fenders, fender extensions, and rear quarter panels on the vehicle. Refer to the Body/Collision Repair Service Manual for the correct removal and installation procedures for these polymer panels.

Important: Replacement of all fenders, fender extensions and rear quarter panels on the vehicle's that are stained or spotted is the only method approved by Saturn for repair of the vehicle. Refinishing stained or spotted fenders, fender extensions or rear quarter panels will only be a temporary repair.

Disposition of Replaced Parts

All fenders, fender extensions and rear quarter panels replaced in performing this service procedure are to be retained at the Retailer until you receive additional direction from Saturn.

Parts Requirements

Model

Fenders

Fender Extensions

Quarter Panels

SL

21095201 (LH)

21080806 (RH)

21095494 (RH)

21080805 (LH)

21080807 (LH)

21095495 (LH)

SC1

21095376 (RH)

21080836 (RH)

21095200 (RH)

21095377 (LH)

21080837 (LH)

21095201 (LH)

SC2

21095342 (RH)

21080836 (RH)

21095200 (RH)

21095435 (LH)

21080837  (LH)

21095201 (LH)

SW

21095201 (LH)

21080806 (RH)

21095404 (RH)

21080805 (LH)

21080807 (LH)

21095405 (LH)

CLAIM INFORMATION

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn dealer System as follows:

--

Case Type

Description

Labor Operation Code

Time

--

VW

Remove Replace and Paint Fenders, Fender Extensions and Quarter Panels -- Sedans

T9700

10.4 hrs

HM

--

VW

Remove Replace and Paint Fenders, Fender Extensions and Quarter Panels -- Coupes

T9700

10.3 hrs

HU

--

VW

Remove Replace and Paint Fenders, Fender Extensions and Quarter Panels -- Wagons

T9700

10.1 hrs

HN

NOTE: The Paint Mix Time has already been added to the base time for each body style.