Grand Caravan V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1989)
Figure 1
REPAIR PROCEDURE The repair procedure involves modifying the bumper fascia and the installation of an air dam.
1.
Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2.
Position and temporarily affix the template to the bottom of the fascia with masking tape as shown in Figure 1.
3.
Using the template as a guide drill fourteen (14) pilot holes through the fascia at the areas indicated on the template using a 1/8" (.125 inch) drill
bit.
4.
Remove the template.
5.
Using a 2-1/2" hole saw and the 1/8" pilot hole as a guide, saw fourteen
(14) 2-1/2" holes through the bottom of the fascia.
6.
Remove the five (5) lower fascia plastic retainers that secure the fascia to the lower radiator crossmember.
7.
Position the air dam as shown in Figure 1. Starting at the center of the air dam and proceeding toward the outer ends of the air dam, loosely install
the seven (7) screw/washer assembly in the existing holes in the lower radiator crossmember.
8.
Starting at the center and working outward, tighten the seven screws.
9.
Lower the vehicle.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.
13-20-01-91
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0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
9R - Engine runs hot
Technical Service Bulletin # 070190
Date: 900129
Bumper Fascia - Causing Engine Overheating
Models
1988 S Body 1989-1990 AS Body
Subject
Engine Overheating, LE Model Equipped With Premium Front Bumper Soft Fascia
