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Front Bumper Fascia - Gap


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Bulletin No. T-91-69
File in Group 10
Number 209
Corp. Ref. No. 111512
Date April, 1991




SUBJECT: FRONT BUMPER FASCIA GAP TO CHROME BEAM


MODELS AFFECTED: 1989-1991 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS

Figure 1 - Fascia Gap to Beam:





Some 1989-1991 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may exhibit a gap between the front bumper fascia and the chrome bumper beam at the lower wrap-around area. The gap is evident from the front of the vehicle. Refer to Figure 1.


To repair this condition use the following procedure:

Figure 2 - Lower View of Fascia Assembly:





1. Remove the front screw securing the fascia to the underside of the chrome beam. Refer to Figure 2.

2. Pull back fascia and remove clip from reinforcement.


3. Elongate hole in reinforcement toward centerline of car using a round file. Refer to Figure 2, View A.


4. Reattach clip to reinforcement, pushing clip toward inboard side of elongated hole.


5. Re-secure fascia with screw while holding fascia tight against reinforcement and beam.


For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6535 at .2 hour.