GAP BETWEEN FRONT BUMPER AND RUB STRIP (INSTALL WASHER). Chevrolet Chevy K Pickup

SUBJECT: GAP BETWEEN FRONT BUMPER AND RUB STRIP (INSTALL WASHER)

MODELS: 1995-96 CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K MODELS WITH FRONT BUMPER RUB STRIP (RPO VG3)

CONDITION:

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT BUMPER AND THE BUMPER RUB STRIP. GAPS ARE MOST OFTEN SEEN ON THE CORNERS OF THE BUMPER BUT MAY ALSO APPEAR IN THE MIDDLE.

CAUSE:

THE "CARROT" FASTENERS THAT POSITION THE RUB STRIP ON THE BUMPER HAVE LOST GRIP WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE BUMPER OPENINGS.

CORRECTION:

WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE AGAINST THE RUB STRIP TO CLOSE THE GAP, INSTALL WASHER, P/N 9436681, OVER THE RUB STRIP CARROT FASTENER FROM THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUMPER. THE WASHER IS DISHED SLIGHTLY TO INCREASE ITS GRIP ON THE CARROT AND ALSO MAINTAIN A SLIGHT TENSION AGAINST THE BACK OF THE BUMPER. INSTALL THE WASHER BY PRESSING IT OVER THE CARROT WITH THE LOW OR DISHED SIDE FIRST. A DEEP 5/8 INCH SOCKET MAY BE HELPFUL IN SEATING THE WASHER TIGHTLY AGAINST THE BACK OF THE BUMPER.

PART INFORMATION

P/N DESCRIPTION QTY 9436681 WASHER 1

PART IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

LABOR OP DESCRIPTION LABOR TIME B0067 STRIP, FRONT BUMPER GUARD, SECURE 0.2 HR

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