SPEAKER GRILLE WARPAGE REPLACE GRILLE WITH NEW P/N

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 C/K

*Some 1988 C/K trucks have experienced speaker grille warpage. A new grille has been designed with stiffening ribs to prevent this condition. Before installation of the new grille (2nd design) it will be necessary to modify the grille and the raised area in the speaker opening of the interior panel. Using the old speaker grille (lst design) as a reference point, file the area on the interior panel that lines up below the old grille notch (see Figure No. 1). On the grille (2nd design) underside measure 4 inches from the rear edge and remove approximately 1/2 inch from the outer stiffening rib (See Figure No. 1). These operations should be performed to accommodate the new grille design and prevent interference.

IMPORTANT: Modification is only required on the RH speaker grille and IP speaker opening. The LH speaker grille will fit as is.

If a plastic grille with this condition requires replacement, service with the paint-to-match base grille stocked by CANSPO. Cloth covered grilles should be replaced by the same color grille stocked by CANSPO.

All Plastic Base Grille P/N Cloth Covered Grille P/N TRIM CODE ----------- --- -------------------- --- --------- (Left) 15613025 Blue (Left) 15613029 24I (Right) 15613026 (Right) 15613030 24I

Beige ((Left) 15613033 69I (Right) 15613034 69I

Garnet Red (Left) 15613035 78I (Right) 15613036 78I

Gray (Left) 15613037 82I (Right) 15613038 82I

For repairs to vehicles under warranty, use:

Labour Op: R0910 - Front Right R0911 - Front left

Labour Time: .2 Hr. Add: .3 Hr - If base grille must be colour coated

NOTE: 2ND DESIGN SPEAKER GRILLE DOES NOT HAVE A NOTCH FOR ORIENTATION TO IR

2ND DESIGN IP DOES NOT HAVE AN ELEVATED AREA THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE 1ST DESIGN SPEAKER GRILLE NOTCH.

WHEN A NEW STYLE (2ND DESIGN) GRILLE IS USED IN COMBINATION WITH A IST DESIGN IP, THE ELEVATED AREA OF THE IP THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE NOTCH MUST BE FILED SMOOTH TO ACCOMODATE THE 2ND DESIGN GRILLE.

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