Lights - Taillamp Breaks As Deck Lid Is Shut

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Bulletin Number: 92-10-51
Reference Number: 201007
Publish Date: 6/92


Subject:
TAILLAMP BREAKS AS DECK LID IS SHUT (DECK LID REPAIR PROCEDURE)


Models
Affected:
1992 BONNEVILLE MODELS


CONDITION:





Some 1992 Bonneville models may experience taillamp breakage when shutting the deck lid. The breakage occurs as shown in Figure 1. Replacing only the broken lamp will not repair the condition.


CAUSE:

The quarter panel mounted lamp breaks, but the cause is the deck lid hem flange. This condition is caused by the hem flange in the deck lid mounted taillamp pocket not being completely flat to the deck lid inner panel or excessive sealer over the hem flange.

CORRECTION:

To correct this condition, the following steps must be followed:

1. Remove the taillamp assembly from the deck lid.

2. Remove the deck lid from the vehicle.

3. Lay the deck lid upside down so that the deck lid sits on the outer panel. The deck lid must be laid on a soft pad to assure no paint damage.





4. Use a thin scraper to remove the sealer from the hem flange in the area to be repaired. (See Figure 2)


5. Tap the hem flange in the area shown until the hem flange is tight to the inner panel. The area requiring rework is approximately 20 mm X 40 mm and is shown in Figure 2 as a shaded area. Use extreme care to not damage the deck lid outer panel.


6. Apply sealer to the reworked area.

7. Touch up the paint in the reworked area.

8. Re-install the deck lid.

9. Re-install the deck lid mounted taillamp assembly.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number:
T5302
Labor Time:
0.8 hrs.