Eighty-Eight Royale FWD V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: All Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Bumper Fascia - Warping/Distorted
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 53-15-09A
Date: August, 1996
Subject:
Rear Bumper Fascia Heat Distortion
(Modify Impact Bar to Rear Fascia Interface)
Model:
1995 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
This bulletin is being revised to update the Warranty Information. Please, discard, Corporate Bulletin Number 53-15-9 (Section 10 - Body).
Condition
Some vehicles, in hot weather conditions, may exhibit distortion to the rear bumper fascia above the license pocket.
Cause
It has been determined that some vehicles were assembled with insufficient shimming between the energy absorbers and rear impact bar. Also, the gap
between the fascia support, at the top of the impact bar, and the fascia is too great and is not providing sufficient support to the top of the rear pocket
opening. It has been determined that when the rear fascia is exposed to heat, all of the previously mentioned characteristics contribute to the distortion of
the rear fascia.
Correction
Important:
Determine whether or not the fascia can be repaired before replacing the fascia by doing the following in a shaded area or indoors:
1.
Remove push-in retainers at the license pocket opening (see Figure 1).
2.
Loosen impact bar retaining nuts.
Important:
The impact bar to energy absorber nuts should be as loose as possible to allow for maximum rearward movement.
