Lighting - Loose Front Fog Lamp
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-42-003
Date: May 05, 2009
Subject: Loose Front Fog Lamp (Install Revised Fog Lamp Retainers)
Models:
2008-2009 Chevrolet Silverado
Condition
Some customers may comment that the left or right front fog lamp is loose in its mounting.
Cause
The original factory installed fog lamp retainers had two retaining wings to fasten them to the fascia. Under rough road conditions, the retainers may fail to hold the fog lamp assembly to the fascia. A revised retainer, with two additional retaining wings, has been released to correct this condition.
Original retainer with two retention wings.
Revised retainer with four retention wings.
Correction
Important
DO NOT replace the fog lamp assembly.
Use the following procedure to install the revised retainers.
Important
Do not attempt to remove the fog lamp assembly from the front of the fascia. This will cause the fog lamp attachment bosses to break.
1. Remove the affected fog lamp assembly. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement in SI.
2. In Front Fog Lamp Replacement, procedure step 1.1 where the procedure states"Install the retainers back onto the fog lamp upper mounting studs," Install the revised retainers instead of the original retainers.
3. Follow the remaining steps in Front Fog Lamp Replacement for re-installation and aiming of the fog lamp assembly.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table above.
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