Wheels - Noisy Wire Wheel Covers
90buick01Bulletin 89-3-29
Date Dec., '89
Ref. No. 89-267-3
Corp. Ref. No. 803502R
SUBJECT: WIRE WHEEL COVER NOISE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1988-89 SKYLARKS, CENTURYS AND REGALS AND 1988 ELECTRAS AND LESABRES ALL WITH OPTION N91
This bulletin has been revised to include 1988-89 Skylark, Century, and Regal models.
Comments have been received of noisy wire wheel covers on the above mentioned models. This condition can be addressed by using the Insulation Kit (part number 25536180) referred to in Buick Bulletin 88-3-22.
Use the following installation procedure:
1. Prior to installation, wipe centering clips clean of dirt and grease with wax and grease remover or adhesive cleaner.
2. Remove adhesive tape liner from insulator.
3. Slide insulator slit toward ring (see illustration) over outer curl of cover (5 places) where centering clips exist. Press firmly to ensure adhesion.
4. Slide rubber O-Ring on lock bracket stud.
5. Install wheel cover.
6. Inspect wheel cover to ensure no contact to wheel weights.
NOTICE: To prevent a recurring noise, do not use a hammer or mallet to install wire wheel covers. This may result in damage to the wheel cover rim or anti-rotation clips.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
For customer comment vehicles use:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Number: T5180
Labor Time: .5 Hour
Trouble Code: 92