REAR BUMPER FACIA SAGS ADD REINFORCEMENT TO CORRECT

Customer comments that the rear bumper fascia sags on the subject vehicles can be corrected by adding a reinforcement.

Service Procedure

1. Center reinforcement, P/N 14069615, between exhaust outlet notches in fascia. Flange should be approximately 10mm rearward of upturn flange on fascia. See Illustration.

2. Using reinforcement as a template, drill four (4) 5.1 mm diameter holes through fascia.

3. Pop rivet reinforcement to inside surface of fascia using four (4) 2436998 rivets. With the reinforcement in place, the fascia can be deflected upward to take the sag out of the fascia.

4. Prep and paint rivet heads to match fascia.

Labor Operation Labor Time Number

Install Reinforcement Prep and Paint Rivet Heads: T1226 .5 Hours

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