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Gaps In THe Front Fascia To The Right Headlamp Assembly - keywords bar beam bracket bumper head impact lamp left

Subject:Gaps In The Front Fascia To Right Headlight Assembly

Models:2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2007 Pontiac G5


This PI was created to add models and change the wording of the repairs. Please discard PIC3985A.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

A condition has been identified that there may be an excessive gap between the right headlight assembly and the front Fascia. This condition can be caused by the front bumper beam that was mounted to high.

Recommendation/Instructions:
  1. Please remove the front fascia (Doc # 1552448)
  2. Then loosen and elongate the 3 bolt holes in the bumper beam.
  3. Lower the front bumper beam 4-7 mm then re-tighten the 4 bolts to. 30 N·m (22 lb ft)
  4. After tightening the bumper beam reinstall the front Fascia and recheck for proper fit at the headlight assembly.

Note:: The headlight bracket may need to be moved forward also.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.