Impala V8-350 5.7L DSL (1985)
Hood Latch: Customer Interest
Bumper - Noise/Center Skid Plate Adjustment
85-117
02
AUG., 1985
Subject:
FRONT END NOISE
Model and Year:
1985 IMPALA, CAPRICE
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
CENTER SKID PLATE
A front end noise has been noted on some 1985 Impala and Caprices. This noise occurs when driving over bumps, turning or stopping.
In 1985 a center skid plate was added to the front bumper reinforcement. This plate, if improperly adjusted, may contact the hood latch support causing a
metal-to-metal noise.
This condition can be repaired by adjusting the center skid plate so that a clearance of 7.6 mm + 2.5 mm (19/64 + 3/32) is achieved to the hood latch
support.