CIC Data Base Inquiry
Reference No. 136
1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu
R&R Front Fender Rear Bracket

Date of Inquiry:            February 23, 2002

Posted to Website:        August 6, 2003

Time allowance:            Mitchell                        .1  (Part # 22602260-1)

                                    Labor text note:            None               

                                    Motor/CCC                 .1  (Part # 22602684-5)

                                    Labor text note:            With bumper removed                     

                                    ADP                            presently not known

Inquiry

This is a welded bracket that requires the following:

¨       Fender must be measured to find the proper location of bracket

¨       The bracket must be secured (before welding) to fender to trial fit

¨       Bracket is then welded

¨       Corrosion protection and priming

Note: Mitchell and Motor show different part numbers for the same part. Graphics in Motor may be inaccurate; the bracket is mounted to the rear of the fender.

Suggestion:

¨       Motor/CCC

1.       Increase time allowance for additional steps required  (1.0 hr.)

2.       Include labor note stating bracket is a welded item

3.       Review graphics as they may be misleading 

1.      Mitchell

1.       Increase time allowance for additional steps required  (1.0 hr.)

2.       Include labor note stating bracket is a welded item

2.       ADP

1.       Increase time allowance for additional steps required  (1.0 hr.)

Response and date:

Mitchell

       Changed time to 0.5 hours.

¨       ADP

       Pending

¨       Motor/CCC 10/8/2004 - (DR1CP97) Changed labor time on fender to 2.6 hours. Added labor time of 0.5 hours to rear fender bracket with footnote, “Time is included with fender R&R.”

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