XT-6 2WD L6-2.7L SOHC (1989)
Splash Guard: Technical Service Bulletins
Mudflap - Installation Procedure
NUMBER 15-63-88
DATE
10-10-88
ALL "89 MY VEHICLES EXCEPT JUSTY AND
APPLICABILITY
CARRYOVER MODELS
PLEASE REFER TO TSB # 156789, DATED 1/30/89 FOR MORE INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
MUDFLAP INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
This Bulletin Should be Used to Update the Installation Instructions of the Current Inventory of Mudflaps Listed Below:
Part Number
Application
Qty. (Per Kit)
SOA465L100
L-Series FWD
4
SOA465L101
L-Series 4WD
2
SOA367L100
XT
All
4
The 1989 Model Year 4 Dr. Sedan, 3 Dr. Coupe, Station Wagon and XT vehicles have black chip protectors on the wheel opening fender flange areas.
The chip protectors cover the mudflap mounting area and holes.
FIGURE 1
To install the mudflaps use the following procedure:
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Align the mudflap on the fender
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Mark the top of the mudflap on the chip protector
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Pry-off the button located at the bottom of the chip protector
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Using a pair of diagonal cutters cut-off the marked section of the chip protector where the mudflap mounts to the fender by cutting between the
metal retaining teeth. See Figure 1.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHIP THE PAINT ON THE FENDER FLANGE WHILE CUTTING THE SECTION OF CHIP
PROTECTOR.
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Make sure the remaining section of the chip protector on the fender is securely in place.
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Install the mudflaps according to the instructions found in the mudflap kit. See application chart above.
