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Rear Compartment Lid Applique - Loose or Separated

Group Ref.: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 431502

Date: July, 1994

SUBJECT:
LOOSE, SEPARATED, OR WARPED REAR COMPARTMENT LID APPLIQUE (REPLACE APPLIQUE)

MODEL:
1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

CONDITION:

Some early vehicles produced before June, 1994, may exhibit a loose, separating or warped rear applique.


CAUSE:

This may be caused by improperly cured adhesive or insufficient detail clearance for thermal cycling.


CORRECTION:

Replace the applique per Service Manual, Section 10-8. When installing the new part, tighten the fasteners starting with the center most attachment and work outboard.

^ Torque fasteners to 4 N-m (35 lb.in.)

PART AVAILABILITY:

Parts are expected to be available on 7/04/94 at GMSPO.

PARTS REQUIRED:

5977855 (Less VB7) (LS) Applique, Rear
Compartment Lid 5977866 (With VB7) (Z-34)
Applique, Rear Compartment Lid

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

B8548 Use Published Labor
Operation Time.