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A/C Condenser and Radiator - Damaged by Stones

SECTION
8

GROUP
89

NO.
807

DATE
Aug. -96

Stone impact guard for A/C-condenser and radiator

850

REFERENCE: NONE

Stone impact guard for A/C-condenser and radiator

A/C-condensers and radiators may become damaged by stones that fly in through the air intake in the spoiler. A grill that reduces the risk of stone-impact damage to the radiator assembly has been introduced in production with effect from chassis number:

Model Factory code Chassis No.s

854 1 340798-
854 2 344076-
855 2 261929-

Retrofitting to older cars, model years 1994 - 1996 requires the following material:

Grille, P/N 9169576-7

2 clips, P/N 1372748-2

This service bulletin describes how to install the grill.

Method





Raise the car on a lift.

Remove the protective cover under the car radiator.





Slide the grille down in the grooves for the protective cover and fit its lower section into the recess.

Attach the grill at the top with the two clips.

Replace the protective cover.

Upgrading earlier cars with the grill is not a matter for Warranty.