NEW DESIGN BUMPER OUTER END ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES

1982 C-CAR REAR BUMPER OUTER END

A production change was made to 1982 C-car rear bumper outer ends which also affects service parts for 1980, 1981 and 1982 C-cars (refer to Figures 1 and 2). This design change may cause an inconsistent bumper end fit from the right side to the left side when replacing an old design bumper end with a new design bumper end.

To correct this condition, it may be necessary to perform the fonowing operations when installing the new design bumper end.

1. Place the bumper end into a vise securing it at the mounting brace then bend the brace as required to obtain a proper fit.

2. Assemble using appropriate size shim between the bumper face bar and the bumper end as shown in Figure 1.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until required fit is obtained.

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