SECTION 11
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
Chevrolet and Chevelle 11-1
Chevy II . . 11.-11
Camaro 11-19
Corvette (See Section IB)
Special Tools 11-25
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General Description 11-1
Maintenance and Adjustments •. il-1
Hood Adjustment 11-1
Hinges 11-1
Bumpers 11-1
Catch Assembly and Lock 11-1
Fenders 11-4
Sheet Metal 11-4
Component Part Replacement 11-4
Battery Tray 11-4
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Radiator Support 11-4
Fender Assembly . . 11-4
Skirt 11-4
Trim 11-5
Hood Assembly 11-6
Lock and Catch 11-7
Trim and Insulation 11-7
Cowl Vent Grille 11-7
Rear Wheel Cover 11-7
Simulated Wood Grain Moulding . . . . 11-7
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The new front end appearance of the 1967 Chevrolet
and Chevelle passenger cars affects the servicing and
replacement of the chassis sheet metal. Refer to Section
13 for Radiator and Grille service procedures, Section
14 for Bumpers, and Section 1A for Air Conditioning
components. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate the Chevrolet
and Chevelle sheet metal components.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
The alignment of the hood is controlled by the position
of the hood hinges and the height of the two bumpers lo-
cated one at each side of the radiator support. The ad-
justment at the hood lock must be made after the hinges
and bumpers are properly adjusted. To align the hood
and lock proceed as follows:
HOOD HINGE (Fig. 3)
NOTE:
The body mounted portion of the hood
hinges are slotted to provide up and down move-
ment. The hood mounted end is slotted to pro-
vide forward and rearward movement.
1.
Scribe a line around the entire hinge plate to be re-
positioned.
2.
Loosen the appropriate screws and shift the position
of the hood into correct alignment using the scribe
marks to check amount of movement. Check align-
ment by tightening screws and closing the hood.
HOOD BUMPERS
Adjust hood bumpers so that hood top surface is flush
with the fender and grille top surfaces. Refer to Fig-
ures 4 and 5 for correct sheet metal adjustment dimen-
sions.
HOOD CATCH AND LOCK
The hood catch assembly (fig. 6) mounting holes are
slotted to provide adjustment for the hood lock bolt. Ad-
just the hood lock bolt until hood engages securely when
closed and hood bumpers are slightly compressed.
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FENDERS
Fenders are adjustable with shims at the cowl and
rocker panel. To add or remove shims, loosen bolts at
shim locations (fig. 7) and carefully apply force with pry
bar to provide clearance for shim removal or installa-
tion.
SHEET METAL ADJUSTMENTS
For proper operation of doors and hood, and for pre-
sentable appearance, adjust front sheet metal to the tol-
erances shown in Figures
4-
and 5.
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
NOTE: When replacing sheet metal compo-
nents on Chevrolet or Chevelle, note position and
attachment of all seals and dust shielding and
replace as necessary.
BATTERY TRAY
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery cables.
2.
Remove screw retaining battery hold down clamp and
remove battery from vehicle.
3.
Remove screws retaining battery tray to fender skirt
and radiator support.
4.
On Chevrolet, remove headlamp bezel and remove
screw retaining tray to radiator support.
5.
Remove battery tray from vehicle.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure.
RADIATOR SUPPORT
Removal
1.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).
Fig.
3 - Hood Hinge - Chevrolet
2.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).
3.
Remove battery tray as outlined above.
4.
Remove all electrical connections from radiator
support.
5.
Remove windshield washer bottle from bracket on
radiator support.
6. Remove shroud and radiator (Section 13).
7.
Remove screws and bolts securing support to skirts,
fenders, and frame horns (figs. 8 and 9).
8.. Spread fenders apart enough to allow support move-
ment and remove support from front of vehicle.
Installation
1.
Position the radiator support in vehicle", aligning
mounting screw and bolt holes with drift punch.
2.
install screws and bolts loosely until all are started.
3.
Replace all parts removed following removal proce-
dure in reverse order.
4.
Refer to torque specifications in rear of manual for
correct torque values.
•
5.
Aim headlamps as outlined in Section 12.
FENDER ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
Remove hood with hinges from vehicle as outlined in
this section.
2.
On Chevrolet models, remove headlamp bezels and
headlamps; on Chevelle models, remove grille ex-
tension panels (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).
3.
Disconnect wiring harness clips from fender to be
removed.
4.
If applicable, remove horn assembly from fender.
5.
If applicable, remove radio antenna.
6. Remove fender brace (fig. 1 or 2 as applicable).
7.
Remove screws retaining fender to radiator support,
skirt, cowl, filler panel, tie bar, and rocker panel.
Note number and location of shims removed from
locations shown in Figure 7.
8. Remove fender from vehicle.
Installation
Refer to disassembly procedure for location of screws
and install screws loosely. Install the shimmed screws
at rocker panel and cowl and adjust fender (figs. 4 and 5)
before tightening other screws. Always start adjustment
with original amount of shims, then add or remove shims
as required.
FENDER SKIRT
Removal
CAUTION: Chevelle air conditioned models
have condenser hoses routed through the right
front fender skirt. Cut skirt and bend as neces-
sary to move hoses clear of skirt. If necessary,
refer to Section 1A for air conditioning compo-
nents and procedures.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Camaro sheet metal components are much the
same as other Chevrolet passenger models as shown in
Figure 32. The front end design is such that servicing
of the fenders and skirts is most efficiently performed
by removing the fender and skirt as an assembly. Refer
to Section 14 for bumper service procedures, Section 13
for radiator and grille, and Section 1A for air condition-
ing components.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
The Camaro hood is adjusted in the conventional man-
ner, by adjustment of the hood bumpers and hinges. The
two hood bumpers are located on each side at the top of
the radiator support. Do not attempt hood latch adjust-
ments until the hinges and bumpers are correctly ad-
justed. Latch adjustments are made so that effort re-
quired to open and close the hood is reasonable, and
hood alignment obtained by hinge and bumper adjust-
ment is maintained when the hood is closed. Note that
the hood latch is not designed to correct basic hood mis-
alignment.
HOOD HINGE (Fig. 33)
NOTE: The body mounted portion of the hood
hinges are slotted to provide up and down move-
ment. The hood mounted end is slotted to pro-
vide forward and rearward movement.
1.
Scribe a. line around the entire. hinge plate to be
repositioned.
2.
Loosen the appropriate screws and shift the position
of the hood into correct alignment using the scribe
marks to check amount of movement. Check align-
ment by tightening screws and closing the hood.
HOOD BUMPERS
Adjust hood bumpers so that hood top surface is flush
with fender and header panel top surfaces. See Figure
34 for correct sheet metal adjustment dimensions.
HOOD CATCH AND LOCK (Fig. 35)
Adjust hood lock bolt so that top surface of hood is
flush with top surface'of header panel. The distance that
the lock bolt protrudes out of the lock plate should be
adjusted so that the hood bumpers are slightly com-
pressed by the fully latched hood, and effort required
to release the hood catch is reasonable. Close the hood
and insure catch engages securely.
FENDERS
Fenders are adjustable with shims at the cowl and
rocker panel. To add or remove shims, loosen bolts
Fig. 33 - Hood Hinge - Camaro
at shim locations (fig. 36) and carefully apply force with
pry bar to provide clearance for shim removal or in-
stallation.
SHEET METAL
For proper operation of doors and hood, and for pre-
sentable appearance, adjust front sheet metal to the di-
mensions shown in Figure 34.
COMPONENT PART REPLACEMENT
NOTE: When replacing sheet metal compo-
nents on Camaro, note position and attachment
of all seals and dust shielding and replace if
necessary.
BATTERY TRAY
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery cables and remove battery from
vehicle.
2.
Remove screws securing battery tray to fender skirt
and radiator support.
3.
Remove battery tray from vehicle.
Installation
Install battery tray following removal procedure in
reverse order.
RADIATOR SUPPORT
Removal
1.
Raise hood, disconnect battery cables, and remove
battery.
2.
Remove front bumper (Section 14).
3.
Remove grille and related components (Section 13).
4.
Disconnect horns, horn relay, voltage regulator,
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Fig.
21 - Qlal Quadrant Assembly ~ Camaro
SEAT SEPARATOR CONSOLE LAMPS
COMPARTMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT (Fig.
22)
1.
Remove (pry up) switch assembly from console open-
ing in.the instrument compartment.
2.
Remove bulb from the socket.
3.
Replace bulb and install switch assembly in console
opening.
COURTESY LAMP REPLACEMENT (Fig. 22)
1.
Remove two screws and lens at rear of console.
2.
Remove bulb from retainer.
3.
Replace the bulb, position the lens and install attach-
ing screws.
QUADRANT LAMP REPLACEMENT (Fig. 22)
1.
Remove Dial Quadrant Trim plate retaining screws
and lift trim plate assembly from console opening.
2.
Disconnect lamp socket from the retainer and re-
move bulb from the socket.
3.
To install, insert bulb into the socket and snap the
socket assembly into the retainer.
Position the trim plate assembly into the console
opening and install the retaining screws.
4.
LIGHTING SWITCH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 24)
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Pull control knob out of headlamp ON position.
3.
Reach under instrument panel and depress the switch
shaft retainer (Fig. 25) and remove knob and shaft
assembly.
4.
Remove ferrule nut using Tool J-21932 and remove
switch assembly from instrument panel.
NOTE:
Some Chevelle models require use of
ToolJ-4880.
5. Disconnect the multi-plug connector from the lighting
switch. A screw driver may be inserted in the side
of the switch to pry the connector from the switch.
6. Connect the multi-plug connector to the replacement
switch (Fig. 23). Connect battery cable to battery
terminal and check operation of the light switch'in all
positions.
NOTE:
Ground switch- to check dome lamp
operation.
7. Position switch and bezel to panel mounting hole and
install ferrule jmt.
8. Insert switch control knob and shaft assembly into
switch until retainer engages shaft.
WIPER SWITCH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 26)
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove the connectors from the rear of the switch.
NOTE:
On Air Conditioned models it is nec-
essary to remove left A/C outlet duct for acces-
sibility to rear of switch.
3.
Loosen set screw and pull knob from switch shaft.
4.
Remove retaining nuts using special Tool J-21932
and withdraw wiper switch from behind console.
NOTE:
Some Chevelle models require special
ToolJ-4880.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure and check
operation of wipers.
STOPLIGHT SWITCH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 27)
1.
Disengage retaining fingers, disconnect wiring har-
ness connector from switch and unscrew switch from
mounting clip.
2.
Depress brake pedal and push new switch into clip
until shoulder bottoms out against clip.
3.
Check switch position for proper operation. Elec-
trical contact should be made when the brake pedal is
depressed 3/8" to 5/8" from fully released position.
DIMMER SWITCH REPLACEMENT (Fig. 28)
1.
Fold back upper left corner of front floor mat, disen-
gage connector lock fingers, and disconnect multi-
plug connector from dimmer switch.
2.
Remove two screws retaining dimmer switch to toe
pan.
3.
Connect multi-plug connector to new switch and
check operation. Install new switch to toe pan with
two screws. Replace floor mat.
BACKING LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT
Located on Mast Jacket (Fig. 29)
1.
Disconnect wiring connector at switch terminals.
2.
Remove switch attaching screws and switch from
mast jacket.
3.
Position new switch to mast jacket, install the re-
taining screws and connect wire connector to switch.
NOTE:
Position gear shift in neutral before
assembling switch to mast jacket.
4.
Check operation of switch.
Located on Transmission (Fig. 30)
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
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2.
Remove ash tray, retainer attaching screws and
retainer.
3.
Remove Air Conditioning distributor
duct'
retaining
screws and duct.
4.
Remove heater and/or Air Conditioning control panel
assembly retaining screws and push panel assembly
from console.
NOTE:
If interference between control panel
and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining
nuts.
5. Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining
nuts.
6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.
7. Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-
move ra(Jio from vehicle.
8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607
and push switch rearward.
9. Disconnect cigarette wiring connector.
10.
Remove cigarette lighter retainer and lighter as-
sembly from console.
11.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig.
35 - Cigarette Lighter — Chevelle
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INDEX
Page
General Description 12-21
Service Operations 12-22
Instrument Cluster........................ 12-22
Instrument Cluster Lamps 12-22
Printed Circuit .
* •
12-22
Speedometer 12-22
Speedometer Cable 12-23
Fuel Gauge 12-23
Page
Clock 12-24
Tachometer 12-24
Ammeter . . 12-24
Temperature Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Indicator 12-24
Generator Indicator 12-26
Temperature Indicator 12-26
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The standard instrument cluster on all models contains
seven circular housings consisting of: a speedometer;
fuel gauge; oil pressure, generator and temperature indi-
cators; right and left directional signal indicators; brake
warning and high beam indicators; and includes a clock
on deluxe models. An optionally available instrument
cluster provides special instrumentation which includes
in addition to the speedometer and clock: a tachometer;
fuel, oil pressure, ammeter and engine temperature
gauges; which replace the standard fuel gauge and indi-
cator lights. The brake warning indicator is relocated
to the tachometer dial face and the high beam and direc-
tional indicators are positioned in the speedometer dial
face.
Instrument cluster removal is recommended before at-
tempting to service the printed circuit and gauges even
though some units may be accessible from behind the
cluster. Limited working space under the instrument
panel increases the possibility of electrical malfunctions
due to poor connections, and damaged or improperly in-
stalled printed circuit. The printed circuit is service-
able but not repairable and requires complete
replacement.
The brake warning light serves a dual purpose. It
functions as an indicator when the parking brake is ap-
plied and also warns if a malfunction (loss of hydraulic
pressure) should occur in the brake system. The two
separate switches, which provide the signal to operate the
indicator, are located at the parking brake support and in
the hydraulic brake line at the master cylinder. Service
of the brake pressure, differential switch unit at the
master cylinder is described in Section 5 of this manual.
All indicator and cluster illumihating lamps may be
replaced without removing the cluster from the vehicle.
The bulbs are installed in plastic holders which lock into
the cluster housing and make contact with the printed
circuit. An instrument lamp is used to illuminate the
ignition switch. A special fibre optic lucite wiring
transmits light from the lamp to the switch.
Regular maintenance is not required on the instrument
cluster or its components other than maintaining clean,
tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts and
keeping the speedometer cable properly lubricated.
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•
Low oil
pressure
• High engine temperature
• Defective wiring
or
switch
connector from sender
in block above starter
on
and
at
left front
of
distributor
on V-8
Sending Unit Replacement
1.
Disconnect wiring harness
unit terminal (located
L-6 engines
engines).
2.
Remove sender unit using Tool J-21757
or 12
point
socket, replace with
new
unit
and
check operation.
GENERATOR INDICATOR
1.
Ignition
on,
Engine
not
Running
and
Telltale Light
Off.
• Indicator bulb burned out, replace bulb.
• Open circuit
or
loose connection
in the
telltale
light circuit.
2.
telltale Light Stays
on
after Engine
is
Started.
If indicator light does
not go out at
engine idle
speed, refer
to
Charging Systems under Engine
Electrical, Section
6Y.
TEMPERATURE (COOLING SYSTEM) INDICATOR
The temperature indicator circuit consists
of two re-
motely located units, indicator gauge
and
engine sender
unit.
The
indicator gauge, located
in the
instrument
panel, consists
of a
red light which will indicate
an
over-
heated engine condition.
Engine Sender Unit Replacement
1.
Drain engine cooling system
to a
level below unit.
2.
Remove sender unit (located
in the
inlet manifold
near water pump housing
on V-8
engines and
in the
cylinder head near
an
exhaust port
oh L-6
engines)
and replace with new unit.
3.
Refill cooling system
and
check operation
of
unit.
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General Description
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i2-26
Service Operations
12-26
Instrument Panel
12-26
Instrument Cluster.
12-26
Fuel Gauge and/or Ammeter
12-27
Clock,
i 12-27
Speedometer
12-27
Page
Speedometer Cable
.
. 12-27
Temperature Gauge
12-29
Oil Pressure Gauge
12-29
Indicator Lights.
. 12-29
Oil Pressure Indicator
12-29
Generator Indicator
. . 12-29
• Temperature Indicator
12-29
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chevelle instrument cluster assembly consists
of:
a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator,
an
engine
tem-
perature and an
oil
pressure indicator lamp, and includes
a clock
on
deluxe models.
On
super sport models,
am-
meter, coolant temperature
and oil
pressure gauges
re-
place
the
appropriate indicator lights. Except
for the
speedometer,
all of the
indicator lamps, instruments
and
gauges
of
these clusters may
be
serviced without remov-
ing
the
instrument cluster assembly from
the
vehicle.
In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake
warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard
equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to the
parking
brake
and
brake pressure differential switches
and
serves
a
dual function.
It
lights when the parking brake
is applied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a
malfunction should occur
in the
brake system
due to a
loss
of
hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic
pressure differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.
Regular maintenance
is not
required on the instrument
cjLuster
or its
components other than maintaining dean
and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts
and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
41
thru
44)
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove steering coupling bolt and disconnect steer-
ing shaft from coupling.
3.
Loosen mast jacket lower clamp.
4.
Remove
air
conditioning center distributor duct
(if
so equipped).
5. Remove radio rear support bracket screw.
6. Remove mast jacket upper support clamp and retain-
ing bolts from lower support (refer
to
Section
9,
Steering).
CAUTION: Cover mast jacket
and
parl
brake handle with
a
suitable material
to
prevc
scratching.
7.
Disconnect speedometer cable
at
rear
of
cluster
housing
and
speed warning control knob
at
panel
(if
so equipped).
8. Remove instrument panel retaining screws (nine
upper and five lower).
.
9. Working under the console remove four lower retain-
ing screws from instrument cluster housing.
10.
Pull instrument panel assembly from console and
lay
forward on mast jacket.
11.
Disconnect wiring harness, cluster lamps and wiring
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Fig.
41 - Instrument Panel Installation — Chevelle
terminals from rear of cluster assembly (figs. 43
and 44).
12.
Remove four screws retaining upper section of dus-
ter housing to panel and remove cluster from the in-
strument panel and to a suitable working area for
necessary service (fig. 42).
Installation
1.
Position cluster assembly to rear of panel and install
four upper retaining screws.
2.
Connect cluster lamps, wiring connectors and wiring
harness assembly to the cluster assembly.
3.
Position instrument panel assembly into console
(hold panel at center and install center screws) and
install upper and lower retaining screws.
NOTE:
At this point temporarily reconnect
battery and check operation of cluster.
4.
Working under the console, install four lower screws
retaining lower section of cluster cover to rear of
panel.
5. Install radio brace screw at rear of radio.
6. Connect speedometer cable to speedometer and speed
warning device control knob.
7. Install A/C distributor duct and connect A/C hoses to
duct (if so equipped).
8. Install mast jacket upper support clamp.
9. Position steering shaft in the steering coupling and
install retaining bolt.
10.
Tighten mast jacket lower clamp (refer to Steering,
Section 9 for spring tension adjustment).
11.
Connect battery ground cable.
FUEL GAUGE AND/OR AMMETER
REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
On air conditioned models, disconnect hose and re-
move air outlet from panel.
3.
Disconnect wiring connectors and cluster lamps from
rear of gauge assembly.
4.
Remove mounting plate retaining screws (3) and re-
move fuel gauge from rear of cluster housing.
5. Remove terminal nuts (3) securing gauge to template
and replace gauge.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CLOCK REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove clock set shaft knob retaining nut and knob.
3.
Disconnect wiring connector at clock terminal and
cluster lamp from clock housing. On A/C models,
disconnect hose from air distributor duct.
4.
Remove two screws retaining clock housing to
cluster cover and remove clock.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove instrument cluster assembly as previously
outlined in this section.
3.
Remove screws (8) attaching cover to rear of cluster
housing.
4.
Remove two screws attaching speedometer assembly
to cluster cover and carefully remove speedometer
head.
NOTE:
Servicing of the speedometer assembly
should be performed by an authorized
AC
speed-
ometer service station.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
Replacement or Lubrication
1.
Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speedom-
eter head. Remove the old cable by pulling it out
from speedometer
, end
of conduit.
NOTE:
If old cable is broken it may be neces-
sary to remove lower piece from transmission
end of conduit.
2.
Lubricate the lower 3/4 of cable with speedometer
cable lubricant and push the cable into the conduit.
Connect the upper end to the speedometer head and
road test vehicle for proper speedometer operation.
Fig.
42 - Instrument Cluster Installation
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Fig.
54 - Seat Separator Instrument Console
consists of a single red light which will indicate an over-
heated engine condition.
Engine Sender Unit Replacement
1.
Drain engine cooling system to a level below unit.
2.
Remove sender unit (located in cylinder head near
an exhaust port on L-6 engines and in the inlet mani-
fold near water pump housing on V-8 engines).
3.
Replace unit, refill cooling system and check opera-
tion of unit.
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL
Directional signal assemblies provide as standard pro-
duction equipment a lane changing feature and hazard
warning system on all model applications. Two different
design switches are used as shown in Figure 55. Major
difference between the two units is that one type has can-
celling and detent springs which are serviceable, other-
wise both units are not repairable and must be replaced
as an assembly in service.
Due to the integral design relationship of the signal
switch and the energy absorbing steering column, refer-
ence should be made to Steering, Section 9 of this manual
whenever any service operations are performed on the
steering column. The directional signal switch replace-
ment procedures covered in this section are intended to
supplement the detail service operations outlined in Sec-
tion 9.
Special note should be taken of the fact that different
signal flasher units are used in Chevrolet models depend-
ent on the number of lamps to be operated. The hazard
warning unit, even though an integral component of the
directional switch assembly, requires the installation of
an additional flasher unit in the fuse panel capable of op-
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