REAR BUMPER FACIA SAGS ADD REINFORCEMENT TO CORRECT

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987 'Y' CAR

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

Service Procedure

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

2. Using P/N 14069615 reinforcement as a template, drill four (4) 5.1mm 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 upwaid to take the sag out of the fascia.

4. Prep and paint rivet heads to match fascia.

Use the most applicable labour operation from the Canadian Labour Time Guide and claim .5 hours.

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