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Bumper - Front End Noise Hood Latch Hits Skid Plate

Number 85-2-13 Date 8/85
Subject: FRONT END NOISE

1985 PARISIENNE

FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY:




A front end noise has been noted on some 1985 Parisienne models. This noise occurs when driving over bumps, turning or stopping.

In 1985 a center skid plate was added to the front bumper reinforcement. This plate, if improperly adjusted, may contact the hood latch support causing a metal-to-metal noise.

This condition can be repaired by adjusting the center skid plate so that a clearance of 7.6 mm + 2.5 mm (19/64 + 3/32) is achieved to the hood latch support.