Service Procedure

Notice:
A suspension type-contact hoist must be used to perform the following inspection procedure. If the rocker panel reinforcement has been omitted, the welded flange that serves as a lift point for frame-contact type hoists may not have sufficient structural rigidity to support the vehicle, and substantial damage to the vehicle could occur if the rocker panel reinforcement has been omitted.

1. Raise vehicle on suspension-contact type hoist (see "Notice", above)





2. Inspect the right rocker panel area for the presence of the rocker panel reinforcement by carefully observing the underside of the RH rocker panel area along the outboard side of the RH welded flange. There should not be any gaps or openings in the horizontal surfaces of the sheet metal in this area. Refer to illustration.

^ If there are no gaps or openings, the rocker panel has been properly assembled and no further service is required. Proceed to step 3 of this service procedure.

^ If there is a 3/4" to 1" gap just outboard of the welded flange that runs the entire length of the rocker panel, the rocker panel reinforcement has been omitted. Contact Chevrolet Motor Division per instructions in the "Chevrolet Contact Instructions" section of this bulletin.

IMPORTANT:
IF THE ROCKER PANEL REINFORCEMENT IS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN OMITTED, THE INVOLVED VEHICLE MUST BE HELD BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE OWNER IS TO BE FURNISHED A RENTAL VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE.

3. Lower vehicle.





4. Install Campaign Identification Label.