Vehicle - New Color Replacement Bolts

1998 Suzuki Esteem GLX Sedan Plus L4-1.6LSECTION Vehicle - New Color Replacement Bolts
GENERAL

Section Title: General Information
TSB No. TS 03 03296

Division: Automotive
Category: Technical

SUBJECT:
REPLACEMENT BOLTS ARE NOT THE SAME COLOR AS THE ORIGINAL BOLTS

MODEL(S):
ALL

YEAR:
ALL

CONDITION:
New nuts and bolts appear to be a different color than what is being replaced.

CAUSE:
An industry-wide change in corrosion protection.





CORRECTION:
When receiving replacement nuts and/or bolts they may appear to have a different color. In no way has the strength or corrosion resistance of the nuts and/or bolts changed. Use them as normal for their intended applications.





Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x

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