Interior - Excessive Vibration Of Rearview Mirror
File In Section: 10 BodyBulletin No.: 73-16-08
Date: June, 1997
Subject:
Excessive Vibration of Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
(Reinstall Mirror/Align to Mounting Button)
Models:
1991-97 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue
1995-97 Buick Riviera
1992-97 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville
1994-97 Cadillac Concours, DeVille
1991-96 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
1991-97 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1995-97 Oldsmobile Aurora
1996-97 Oldsmobile LSS, Regency
1991-97 Pontiac Bonneville
Condition
Some owners may comment that the Electrochromic Rearview Mirror vibrates excessively.
Cause
The mirror may not be properly attached to the windshield mounting button.
Correction
The mirror does not need to be initially replaced. It can be reinstalled using the following procedure:
1. Remove the inside Electrochromic Rearview Mirror following the procedure in Section 10-2 of the Service Manual.
2. Reinstall the mirror following the procedure outlined in the Service Manual, ensuring proper alignment of the mirror to the mounting button. An audible click must be heard when the mirror is attached to the button to guarantee proper installation.
3. Ensure that the vibration condition of the mirror has improved after reinstallation. No modification or bending of the attachment spring clip should be necessary to improve the condition. If this procedure does not correct the condition, the mirror should be replaced.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
C0040 Use published labor
operation time.