Express 3500 V8-4.8L VIN V (2005)
Radiator Support: Customer Interest
Lighting - Headlamps Shake at Night
Bulletin No.: 07-08-42-001
Date: January 05, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Headlamp Shakes at Night (Repair Radiator Support)
Models:
2005-2007 Chevrolet Express Van
2005-2007 GMC Savana Van
with Base Lamp
Condition
Some customers may comment that the headlamp shakes at night.
Cause
The spring that retains the headlamp assembly to the radiator support may have pulled though the support as seen in the illustration above.
Correction
Install a flat washer to the left and right side radiator support spring anchor area.
Remove the side marker lamps and turn signal. Refer to Park / Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Base) in Slit necessary.
Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Base) in Slit necessary.
Remove the bolts that retain the surge tank, air cleaner, pencil brace and the upper fan shroud to the radiator support.
Mark the position of the hood latch and remove the latch from the support.
Remove the eight bolts that retain the radiator support to the front fenders.
Tilt the radiator support forward in order to gain access to the spring anchor area.
Clean the spring anchor area with an all-purpose cleaner.