FLUTTERING CONDITION REAR HOOD EDGE

SUBJECT: HOOD FLUTTER (RUBBER BUMPER STOPS) ----------------------------------

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989-91 S/T VEHICLES --------------------

The rear hood edge of some 1989-1991 S/T vehicle may exhibit a fluttering condition. A field repair has been tested and has proven effective in correcting this condition. This is done by means of hood bumpers (hood stops) which exert a pressure to the underside of the hood. This eliminates the freedom of motion that the hood is experiencing.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

To repair this condition do the following:

1. Obtain two hood bumpers part #458306.

2. Measure 21.5 cm (8-1/2') along lower cowl panel from the inboard side of the front fenders as shown in Figure 1 dimension "A".

3. Place bumper so that the middle of the bumper lines up with the inboard measurement.

4. Remove the old contact adhesive by sliding the hood stop against a smooth surface. Using 400 grit sand paper very lightly scuff the surface areas to be glued for maximum adhesion.

NOTE: If the placing of the hood stops under the hood causes the hood to rise to more than 1/8 of an inch above the cowl panel then, remove some of the rubber from the top of the bumper using a razor blade or sharp knife and continue until an acceptable height is achieved.

5. Use weatherstrip adhesive #12345097 to glue bumpers to vehicle.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description # per vehicle ----------- --------------------- --------------- 458306 Bumper 1 for each side 12345097 Weatherstrip Adhesive

Use the most applicable Labour Operation and Time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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