Regal V6-260 4.3L DSL (1985)
A.
Inspection
If there is a question as to a vehicle being involved in this campaign, inspect the rear bumper attachment. If the bumper has a full reinforcement
(aluminum or steel) as shown in Figure 2, vehicle does not require campaign change.
B.
Installation of full reinforcement - part number 25505110.
1.
Hoist vehicle.
2.
Remove rear bumper assembly from EA's (energy absorber). If shims used between brackets, note location and reuse on assembly.
FIGURE 1 - ALL 1984 AND EARLY 1985 REGAL AND REGAL LIMITED COUPE REAR BUMPER ATTACHMENT - LEFT SIDE SHOWN
3.
Lay bumper assembly on a protected surface to prevent damage to face plate and remove rub strip, "L"-shaped reinforcement, right and left
brackets and both bumper guard lower attaching bolts. Refer to Figure 1.
USE CARE WHEN REMOVING RUB STRIP ATTACHING NUTS TO PREVENT BREAKING STUDS. REMOVED BOLTS AND NUTS IN
STEP 3 WILL BE REUSED ON ASSEMBLY.
4.
Remove mounting plates from bumper brackets. Discard brackets and "L"-shaped reinforcement.
5.
Install mounting plates in new full reinforcement.. If rub strip studs are broken, use a new rub strip on assembly.
FIGURE 2 - 1985 REGAL AND REGAL LIMITED LATE DESIGN REAR BUMPER ATTACHMENT -LEFT SIDE SHOWN
6.
Assemble new reinforcement and rub strip to bumper. Refer to Figure 2.
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Nine (9) torx head bolts used -
Bottom edge of bumper to reinforcement - (Will require three (3) additional bolts from Parts Department to complete assembly.)
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Ten (10) round head bolts used - Vertical surface of bumper to reinforcement -
