Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Bumper: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Bumper Fascia - Production Modifications
NO: 23-29-97
GROUP: Body
DATE: May 16, 1997
SUBJECT:
Tape Across Rear Fascia Fasteners Shows In Opening
MODELS:
1997 (PL) Neon
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AFTER MAY 9, 1997 (MDH 05-09-XX) AT THE TOLUCA ASSEMBLY PLANT.
TOLUCA ASSEMBLY IS DESIGNATED BY A "T" IN THE 11TH POSITION OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
DISCUSSION:
Beginning on May 9, 1997 (MDH 05-09-XX) Toluca Assembly will begin installing a strip of black tape under the fasteners of painted rear fascias to
address an assembly process issue (Illustration). The tape will not be applied to fascias molded in color or vehicles built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant.
The tape will be applied securely and is intended to last the lifetime of the vehicle. There will be no replacement service tape, if the tape should come
loose it should be removed completely and discarded.
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