Glove Box - Rattle or Light Inoperative
88cad05Bulletin No. T-88-139
File in Group 8
Number 78
Corp. Ref. No. 818304
Date May '88
SUBJECT: GLOVE BOX RATTLE OR GLOVE BOX LIGHT INOPERATIVE
MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-1988 ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES
Some 1986-1988 Eldorados and Sevilles may experience a rattle in the glove box area. This condition may be caused by the glove box bulb socket not retaining the bulb, which allows the bulb to loosen and rattle.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING THE GLOVE BOX MODULE:
To repair this condition, perform the following:
1. Remove three screws (2) retaining glove box module and remove module (1), refer to Figure 1.
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING FOAM:
2. Remove four hinge screws (5) and remove glove box door assembly (3 and 4).
3. Remove seven screws and separate inner (4) and outer (3) glove box panels.
4. Install two 1/2 inch long 3/8" thick strips of self-adhesive polyurethane foam tape on the inside surface of the inner glove box panel. Position the foam so that it is touching the tip of bulb, refer to Figure 2. The foam tape can be purchased locally at most hardware stores.
5. Reassemble inner and outer glove box panels and install seven screws.
6. Install glove box door assembly and four hinge assembly screws.
7. Install glove box module and three screws.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6311 at .5 hour.