FRT. MARKER LAMP APPEARANCE REPOSITION AND/OR TRIM TO FIT

Subject: FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP FIT TO FENDER (REPOSITION AND/OR TRIM SIDE MARKER LAMP)

Models Affected: 1992 GRAND AM MODEL

Condition: Some 1992 Pontiac Grand Am models built prior to:

Lansing Plant "C" VIN C203444 Lansing Plant "M" VIN M002222

may have left and/or right side marker lamp(s) that extend beyond the fender or exhibit an undesirable gap.

Refer to Figure 1. The lamps are correctly positioned when the lamp flange is 1mm - 4mm (1/16 to 5/32 in.) inboard of fender and the gap from the side view does not exceed 2 mm (1/16").

Cause: Some side marker lamp tabs may not be completely seated in the composite headlamp housing slot(s) or may have excess material that prevents proper alignment with the fender.

Correction: Most lamp fit concerns may be corrected by removing and re-installing the lamps to improve appearance or by revising the locating tab as follows.

1. Open hood. 2. Remove lamp screw. 3. Remove lamp and re-install making certain both locating tabs are seated in the headlamp housing slots by a gently rocking motion making certain the lamp is rearward and inboard as far as possible using hand pressure only. 4. Install lamp screw.

If fit is still not acceptable use the following procedure.

5. Remove lamp screw. 6. Remove bulb/socket from lamp. 7. Using diagonal style pliers, trim 4 mm (5/32 in.) from lamp rear tab as shown in Figure 3. 8. Remove 1/2 to 1 mm of material from angular surface as shown in Figure 3 making certain to maintain existing angle to retain anti-rattle/wedge fit. 9. File 4 mm (5/32 in.) material on rear corner of lamp as shown in Figure 3 being cautious not to disturb the seal of the lens or the plastic weld. 10. Install bulb/socket lamp. 11. Install side marker lamp to headlamp assembly as in step 3 above. 12. Install screw to side marker lamp. 13. Close hood.

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation Number: N1564 (Left) N1565 (Right) Labor Time : .3 Per Side Trouble Code : 6R

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