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A/C - Little/No Air Flow From Side Window Defroster Duct

Bulletin: 93-1-11
Date: June '93
Ref.No.: 93-153-1
Corp.Ref.No.: 331212

SUBJECT:
LITTLE TO NO AIR FLOW FROM SIDE WINDOW DEFROSTER DUCTS
(SEAL DOOR DUCT MATING SURFACE)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-93 LESABRE, PARK AVENUE/ULTRA MODELS

CONDITION:
Little to no air flow from side window defroster ducts in any heat or A/C mode.

CAUSE:
Air flow bleeding off between door pad and side defroster duct due to a variation in mating surfaces.

CORRECTION:
Remove -

1. Door trim pad, refer to service manual procedure in Section 10-6.

2. Side window defroster duct.

3. Seal perimeter of defroster duct at all mating surfaces with RTV silicone.

Install -

1. Defroster duct to door pad.

Notice:
If duct was stapled in place, install with screws, P/N 11515959, (3 screws required for each duct).

2. Door pad to door, refer to service manual procedure in Section 10-6.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: T3341

Labor Time: .9 hrs (both sides)