JACK HEAD DIFFICULT TO LOCATE RAISING FRT.END TO CHANGE TIRE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 BERETTA

Condition:

---------- Comments indicate that 1988 and some early built 1989 Beretta vehicles equipped with the GTU exterior trim option show a condition where it is difficult to locate the jack head in order to raise the front end when it becomes necessary to change a front tire.

Procedure:

---------- The subject condition may be corrected by relocating the front rocker bracket and notching the lower rocker panel as described in this bulletin.

RELOCATING FRONT BRACKET - Figure 1

Remove or Disconnect

1. Screws (2)

2. Bracket (1)

- From the leading edge of lower rocker panel, measure back 98.0 mm (4") and mark new location for bracket.

- Using the bracket as a template, mark and drill two (2) new attaching holes.

Install or Connect

1. Bracket (1) at new location.

2. Screws (2)

NOTCHING ROCKER PANEL

Figure 1 - Measure back 177.8 mm (7") from the leading edge of lower rocker panel.

- Measure 98.0 mm (4") long x 63.50 mm (2-1/2") wide section in lower rocker panel.

NOTICE: TO AVOID PAINT AND/OR PANEL DAMAGE, USE CARE WHEN CUTTING NOTCH IN ROCKER PANEL.

- Using a razor knife or similar tool, cut out marked section in rocker panel.

Use most applicable Labour operation and time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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