Caprice RWD V8-305 5.0L (1992)
Fender: Customer Interest
Body - Cosmetic Corrosion Staining From Fender Shims
Number:
92-106-10
Section:
10
Date:
FEB. 1992
Corporate Bulletin No.: 231011
ASE No.: B1
Subject:
COSMETIC CORROSION STAINING FROM FENDER SHIMS
Model and Year:
1991-92 CAPRICE (ARLINGTON BUILT VEHICLES ONLY)
CONDITION:
Some customers of 1991-92 B cars (built in Arlington only) may comment about rust staining coming from the fender shims or
hood hinge to hood shims.
CAUSE:
Coating for corrosion protection on the shims was insufficient.
CORRECTION:
After cleaning the rust stain from painted surfaces, replace the shims at the following locations:
1.
Fender to upper door hinge.
2.
Fender to cowl (under hood seal).
3.
Hood hinge to hood outer flange.
New shims with "black" finish for use at the fender attachments have the following part numbers:
-
10196151 Shim, 1.3 mm thick
-
10196152 Shim, 2.6 mm thick
Use existing GM # 14047730 ("bright" finish) shim at the hood to hinge location.
Parts Availability:
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
LABOR OPERATION:
T-1824
LABOR TIME:
0.3 HRS.
