WATERLEAKS AT FRONT FLOOR AREA (INSTALL BUMPER AND RETAINER)

SUBJECT: WATERLEAKS AT FRONT FLOOR AREA (INSTALL BUMPER AND RETAINER)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1993 CHEVROLET CAMARO F-CAR

APPLICATION:

----------- 1993 Chevrolet Camaro F-Car

CONDITION:

--------- Customer may comment about waterleaks at the front floor area on either side of the vehicle.

CAUSE:

----- A bumper located on the hinge pillar just forward of the upper door hinge may have fallen off the vehicle.

CORRECTION:

---------- Combine P/N 10215360, Bumper, and P/N 10185925, Retainer and install on the vehicle using the following procedure.

PROCEDURE:

--------- 1. Obtain P/N 10215360 Bumper and using a utility knife, (or other suitable tool) remove the attaching "carrot" from the part.

2. Obtain P/N 10185925 Retainer, and insert through hole in "bumper" to create an assembly.

3. Reaching through the front door jamb area, clean the hinge pillar surface, just forward of the lower edge of the upper door hinge with a rag and an adhesive cleaner.

4. Apply a coating of GM P/N 12345297 Weatherstrip Adhesive, *3M P/N 08061 Plastic and Emblem Adhesive or equivalent to the center area of the "bumper" and retainer.

5. Reaching through the front door jamb area, install the "assembly" to the hinge pillar in the hole located just forward of the lower edge of the upper door hinge.

The retainer will provide enough retention of the bumper to the hingepillar until the adhesive/sealer dries (approximately 1/2 hour).

* We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Time: 0.2 Hours ADD: 0. 1 Hours For Opposite Side

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