Body - Cosmetic Corrosion Staining From Fender Shims
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Bulletin 92-10-36
Date Feb. '92
Ref. No. 92-156-10
Corp. Ref. No. 231011
SUBJECT:
COSMETIC CORROSION STAINING FROM FENDER SHIMS (NEW SHIMS AVAILABLE)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1992 ROADMASTER SEDANS
CONDITION:
Some customers of 1992 Roadmaster Sedans may comment about rust staining coming from the fender shims or hood hinge to hood shims.
CAUSE:
Coating for corrosion protection on the shims was insufficient.
CORRECTION:
After cleaning the rust stain from painted surfaces, replace the shims at the following locations:
1. Fender to upper door hinge
2. Fender to cowl (under hood seal)
3. Hood hinge to hood outer flange
New shims with "black" finish for use at the fender attachments have the following part numbers:
- 10196151 Shim, 1.3 mm thick
- 10196152 Shim, 2.6 mm thick
Use existing GM # 14047730 ("bright" finish) shim at the hood to hinge location.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation No.: T1824
Labor Time: .3 Hrs.