Body - Rear Bumper Fascia Not Flush With Quarter Panel
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-62-003
Date: September 16, 2009
Subject: Rear Bumper Fascia Gap, Not Flush With Quarter Panel (Install Fastener)
Models:
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Built Prior to August 10, 2009
Condition
Some customers may comment that the bumper fascia has a gap and is not flush with the quarter panel in the area under the tail lamp. This condition is more prevalent in warmer climates. The condition most commonly occurs on the left side of the vehicle during high temperature conditions. The condition may also be present on the right side of the vehicle to a lesser extent.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a lack of support from the bumper mounting system. This lack of support may allow a gap to form during high temperature conditions.
Correction
The installation of an additional fastener will limit the movement of the rear bumper fascia.
Use the following steps to install an additional fastener between the fascia and the fascia support.
1. Remove the screw cover and loosen (do not remove) the two fascia fasteners as shown.
2. Remove the tail lamp assembly on the affected side. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Equinox) in SI.
3. Locate the fascia support bracket as shown.
4. By hand, apply inboard pressure to the fascia. Position the fascia 1.0 mm (0.04 in) inboard (sub-flush) to the quarter panel surface.
5. While holding the fascia and fascia support in position, drill a 3 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole in the fascia and fascia support. Use the location shown in the illustration.
6. While holding the fascia and fascia support in position, install the fastener, GM P/N 11609539.
Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
7. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly on the affected side. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement (Equinox) in SI. Verify the fit of the fascia and tail lamp. Reposition as required before tightening the tail lamp fasteners.
8. Tighten the two fascia retainers as shown.
Tighten
Tighten the retainers to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
9. Reinstall the fascia screw cover.
10. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle if required.
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