Hood/Fender - Poor Fit In Cowl Area

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Bulletin No. T-91-67
File in Group 10
Number 208
Corp. Ref. No. 111511
Date March, 1991




SUBJECT: FENDER TO HOOD FIT IN COWL AREA


MODELS AFFECTED: 1991 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS


Some 1991 DeVilles and Fleetwoods built after VIN breakpoint 218071 may demonstrate a poor fender to hood fit in the cowl area (a "V" gap condition).


To repair a wide gap condition in the cowl area use the following procedure:

Figure 1 - Insertion of Fiber Board Shim:

1. Check for the presence of a pop rivet at the rear of the fender to the longitudinal bracket. If there is a pop rivet in place, the rivet will have to be removed in order to shim the fender and will no longer be required. Refer to Figure 1.


2. Remove the last two fasteners at the rear of the fender to the upper motor compartment rail.


3. Insert a fiber board shim, P/N 25557719, between the GTX plastic fender and the longitudinal bracket at the rear fastener location. Refer to Figure 1.

Figure 2 - Fiber Board Shim:

NOTE: The fiber board shim comes in a 75 mm length and it should be cut back to approximately 25 mm to facilitate insertion. Refer to Figure 2. These shims can be stacked if necessary.


4. Reinstall the fasteners.


Parts are currently available from GMSPO.


For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6540 at .3 hour for the right-front fender or T6541 at

.3 hour for the left-front fender.