Front Fender Insulator - Falls Out of Position
FILE IN SECTION: 10 - BodyBULLETIN NO.: 43-15-16
DATE: December, 1994
SUBJECT:
Front Fender Insulator Falling Out of Position (Install Fastener)
MODELS:
1992-95 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville
CONDITION
Some owners may comment on the front fender insulator falling out of position. This results in reduced acoustical dampening or poor appearance.
CORRECTION
To repair this condition, perform the following procedure:
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Remove front wheel house panel. Refer to Section 10-5 of the Service Manual.
4. Install fastener, P/N 25628162, on the insulator through the second slot from top. Refer to Figure 1. Snap loose end of the fastener to the head of adhesive assembly.
5. Reposition front fender insulator. Clean dirt and grease from the surface on fender where the fastener will be adhered to.
Note:
On vehicles equipped with sunroofs, ensure the drain tube is routed correctly through the insulator slot or hole. Refer to Figure 2.
6. Position the fastener to the cleaned area of the fender and apply slight pressure to the head of the adhesive assembly to activate the adhesive. Refer to Figure 3.
Caution:
Care should be taken not to get adhesive on skin.
7. Replace front wheel house panel.
8. Replace front wheel.
9. Lower vehicle on the hoist.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are expected to be available on December 5, 1994.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
B1860 (For right insulator) 0.3 hr
B1861 (For left insulator) (To replace wheelhouse panel - each side)
Add: 0.2 hr
(To install fastener on front fender insulator - each side)