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Tech - Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed

Subject:Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators)

Models:2000 Chevrolet Corvette



Condition

Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door does not remain closed after the headlamps are turned off. Others may comment that the left headlamp door closes when the headlamps are turned off, but then reopens. In either case, the right headlamp door operates properly.

Correction

Important: The following information applies to the left front headlamp door motor/actuator only. It does not apply to and should not be performed on the right front headlamp door motor/actuator.


Object Number: 700244  Size: MF

Install one washer (2) between the left headlamp door motor/actuator (1) and the mounting bracket (3) at each of the three attaching bolt locations. Also replace the insulator (4) on each of the two mounting bracket travel stop tabs (5) as shown. For information on headlamp motor/actuator removal, see the Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement procedure in the Lighting sub-section of Body & Accessories in the appropriate Service Manual.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty Per Vehicle

11505463

Washer

3

16524060

Insulator

2

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO, 6/15/00.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

N3231

Actuator Assembly, Left Front Headlamp - Replace

Note: Also Referred to as "Motor Assembly"

0.5 hr