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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate - Warped

Group Ref.: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 438311

Date: August, 1994

SUBJECT:
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PLATE WARPED/WAVY AND/OR INFORMATION CENTER TELLTALES DISTORTED
(REPLACE UPPER TRIM PLATE)

MODELS:
1991-94 BUICK PARK AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE ULTRA
1992-94 BUICK LE SABRE

1994 VIN BREAKPOINTS:

PARK AVENUE/ULTRA: SOP - 604515
LE SABRE: SOP - 504771

CONDITION:

Some owners may comment on one or both of the following conditions:

1. Instrument panel upper trim plate warped or wavy.

2. Information center telltales appear distorted or show a double image.

CAUSE:

This condition may be caused by one of the following:

1. Improper installation during production or after a service procedure.

2. Supplier build variation.

CORRECTION:
For both of the above conditions, insure that the upper trim plate is properly installed. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual. If the upper trim plate is not properly installed, reinstall per the Service Manual procedure. If the upper trim plate is installed correctly and either of the above conditions exist, replace the upper trim plate, P/N 25629620.

PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

C2362 Use published labor
operation time.