Front Fascia Loose (Replace Front Fascia Pencil Braces)
| Subject: | Front Fascia Loose (Replace Front Fascia Pencil Braces) |
| Models: | 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
| 2002 GMC Envoy |
| 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada |
| Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 22375120 |
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front fascia on the vehicle appears to be loose. This condition may be noticed while the customer is washing the vehicle.
Correction
Replace the front fascia pencil braces using the following service procedure.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General Information sub-section of the Service Information (SI Document ID #744862).
- Remove the lower push-in retainer and the upper bolt from both the right and left front fascia pencil braces.
- Remove the right and left front fascia pencil braces.
- Replace the front fascia pencil braces with new pencil braces. Refer to the applicable part numbers listed below.
- Install and "finger tighten" the upper brace bolts on both sides.
- Install the lower brace push in retainers on both sides.
- Lower the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the upper brace bolts to 10 N·m(89 lb in).
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
15184431 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Right) (Chevrolet TrailBlazer) |
15184430 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Left) (Chevrolet TrailBlazer) |
15184433 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Right) (GMC Envoy) |
15184432 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Left) (GMC Envoy) |
15184435 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Right) (Oldsmobile Bravada) |
15184434 | Fascia Pencil Brace (Left) (Oldsmobile Bravada) |
Parts are expected to be available 8-8-2002 from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
B0053 | Brace, Frt Bumper Fascia (Both) - Replace | 0.3 hr |
