Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Body - Grille (Front End Panel) Chrome Molding Shortage

Bulletin 85-10-11

Date Nov. '84

Ref. No. 85-044-10

SUBJECT: GRILLE (FRONT END PANEL) CHROME MOLDING SHORTAGE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 SOMERSET REGAL LIMITED


Due to a parts shortage, some 1985 Somerset Regal Limited models may have been built without the grille molding. This molding is now being installed in production on Limited models beginning with serial number FM408084.

If it is desired to install this molding on a Limited model assembled prior to the above breakpoint, the parts required and installation instructions are as follows:

Parts Required:

Quantity Name Part Number

1 Molding 25518288
8 Screw 11501165
8 U-Shaped Nut 9431530

Installation Procedure

FRONT END PANEL & MOLDING LOCATION:




1. Remove radiator grille assembly.

2. Position the new molding in grille opening. While holding edge of molding firmly against front end panel, use it as a template and mark the center location of the eight (8) mounting holes.

DO NOT CENTER PUNCH THE MOUNTING HOLES AS DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO THE PLASTIC FRONT END PANEL.

3. Remove molding and drill eight (8) 7.0 mm (9/32) mounting holes in front end panel.
4. Install the U-shaped nuts on front end panel and install molding using eight (8) attaching screws. Refer to illustration.

5. Reinstall the grille assembly in its original location. Be sure grille is centered in opening.
Labor Operation Number: T5089

Labor Time: .4 hrs.