FRT. BUMPER FASCIA CENTER MLDG LOOSE (REASSEMBLE FASCIA)

SUBJECT: FRONT BUMPER FASCIA CENTER MOLDING LOOSE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1992 ELDORADOS

Some 1992 Eldorados built prior to September, 1991 may experience a condition where the bumper fascia center bright molding is loose to the fascia. This condition is caused by poor snap tab design resulting in improper engagement of the molding snap tabs into the fascia. If the front center molding is loose, it may lift and break when the vehicle is being driven. To repair this condition perform the following procedure:

Remove:

-------- 1. Bumper assembly and place on a protected surface. If necessary, refer to Section 10-4 in the 1992 Service Information Manual. 2. Lower push-in fasteners retaining the bumper fascia to the impact bar and disengage the upper part of the fascia from the impact bar. Refer to Figure 1. 3. Impact bar from fascia. 4. Place the fascia top side down and locate the molding snap tabs. Refer to Figure 2.

NOTE: All up/down references to follow are relative to the technician with the fascia in this position.

5. Use available 1mm thick spacers, or fabricate three spacers from 1mm thick metal or stiff plastic shim stock. The spacers should be 12 x 15mm in size. (Larger shims may interfere with the bumper impact bar upon reassembly.) 6. Start at position 3 according to Figure 2. Holding the molding tight against the fascia, insert one of the spacers between the fascia and the locking tab as shown in Figure 2, Section A-A Press the spacer down until it contacts the fascia surface. 7. Add a spacer at position 5 as described above. Add the two remaining spacers at positions 2 and 6. 8. Bond the four spacers in place with a small amount of Loctite surface insensitive adhesive, such as 401 or equivalent. Apply the adhesive as shown in Figure 2, Section A-A.

Assemble:

------------ 1. Fascia to impact bar.

2. Bumper assembly to vehicle.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6576 at 1.0 hour.

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