Grill Mounting Tabs - Cracking: Technical Service Bulletin
Figure No. 1 - C/K Truck Front End Panel
2.
Remove the plastic nut from the two outboard mounting holes of the front valance panel (see Figure No. 1.).
3.
Use a nibbling tool to slot the two outer valance panel holes .1 inch on each side, in the cross vehicle direction (see Figure No. 1.). This will
change the square .3 x .3 inch hole to a rectangular .3 x .5 inch hole.
4.
Paint exposed steel edges as required to prevent corrosion.
5.
Reinstall plastic nuts. Install appropriate grille assembly and nuts from part numbers listed. Reinstall headlamp bezels.
PARTS INFORMATION
Model
Part
Year
Numbers
Description
Quantity
1983-84
14043871
Grille - Dark Argent
1
Insert - Requires Bright Moldings
1983-84
14043847
Grille - Light Argent
1
lnsert - No Moldings
1985-86
15554913
Grille - Color Coat to
1
Match
1983-86
3919773
Plastic Nuts
5