Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
Fender: All Technical Service Bulletins
Door - Front Edge Hits Front Fender
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 99-08-63-001
Date: February, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front Edge of Door Hits Front Fender
(Remove Material from Sound Insulator)
Models:
1997-99 Pontiac Grand Prix (Coupe)
Built Prior to February 15, 1999
Condition
Some customers may comment that the front edge of their door comes in contact with the front fender or pulls the front fender inward.
Cause
The sound insulator attached to the front fender may freeze. If this happens, and the door is opened, the front edge of the door may catch the frozen
insulator and pull the fender inward.
Correction
Notice:
Use inground hoist when available. Damage may occur to the door surface during repair if an above ground hoist is used.
Remove material from the sound insulator, using the following procedure:
1.
Raise the vehicle.
2.
Remove the tire and wheel.
3.
Remove the rear portion of splash shield.
4.
Insert screwdriver between the insulator and the fender bracket. Pry rearward to remove retaining clip and remove the insulator.
5.
Remove approximately 25 mm (1 in.) from the corner of the insulator, right where the insulator attaches to the center fender attachment.
(LH side of vehicle remove lower left corner.
RH side of vehicle remove lower right corner.)
6.
Adjust fender at this time if necessary.
7.
Reinstall sound insulator and retaining clip.
8.
Reinstall splash shield and wheel and tire.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Labor
Operation
Description
Time
B1950
Insulator Front Fender,
0.4 hr
RH-R&R
B1951
Insulator Front Fender,
0.4 hr
LH-R&R
