Interior - Door Panel Looks Faded/Discolored

2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 08-090B Date: 110426

Interior - Door Panel Looks Faded/Discolored

Classification: BT08-031B

Reference: NTB08-090B

Date: April 26, 2011

ALTIMA AND MAXIMA; DOOR PANEL LOOKS DISCOLORED / FADED

This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. Please discard all previous versions.

APPLIED VEHICLES:

2007-2011 Altima Coupe, Sedan, and Hybrid (C/L32/HV)

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2009-0211 Maxima (A35)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a door panel looks discolored or faded as shown in Figure 1:

^ The probable cause is dirt buildup in the grain of the material. See below for details on how to clean the door panel.

NOTE:

^ Vehicle care and maintenance (cleaning) is not covered under warranty.

^ DO NOT replace the door panel when cleaning will solve the incident.

A soiled door panel can be cleaned as follows:

^ Following the instructions on the label, apply Nissan Vinyl and Leather Cleaner to the door panel surface.

^ Gently use a soft bristle brush to remove trapped dirt.

^ Spray the area with water.

^ Wipe the area clean using a clean cloth.

^ Repeat the cleaning procedure as needed.

After treating the soiled area, the door panel should be clean as shown in Figure 2.

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