Interior - Fuel Odors

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Bulletin No. T-91-54
File in Group 6
Number 5
Corp. Ref. No. 016306R
Date Feb. 1991




SUBJECT: SLIGHT FUEL ODOR


MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1990 ALLANTES


Some 1987-1990 Allantes may experience a condition of slight fuel odor. This condition may be caused by a saturated fuel vapor canister releasing vapors into the engine compartment that are drawn into the passenger compartment by the A/C system.


To repair this condition reroute the fuel vapor canister fresh air vent using the following procedure:


1. Insert vent cap assembly, P/N 8640496, into one end of hose, GM 6165-M, 20.5" long 5/16" I.D.


2. Remove cap at the fuel vapor canister fresh air vent.


3. Clamp open end of hose to the canister fresh air vent with a hose clamp.


4. Route the hose through the hole in the air cleaner bracket.


5. Attach free end of hose to hole in lower fan support using clip, P/N 3866187, and screw, P/N 11514845.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6480 at .2 hour.