Instrument Panel - Poor Fit

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Bulletin No. T-91-58A
File in Group 8
Number 20
Corp. Ref. No. 118301R
Date March, 1991



SUBJECT INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER (UPPER) - POOR FIT TO
INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER (LOVVER)


MODELS AFFECTED: 1990-1991 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS


This bulletin has been revised to include warranty information.

Figure 1 - Gap Between I/P Top Cover to I/P Panel Carrier:

Some 1990-1991 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a large gap between the instrument panel top cover (upper) to the instrument panel carrier (lower) at the left A/C outlet. Refer to Figure 1. This may be caused by interference between the A/C valve housing and lower surface. To repair this condition use the following procedure:


1. Remove I/P top cover. Refer to Section 8C in the Service Information Manual.


2. Place I/P top cover upside down on a clean, non-abrasive surface.

Figure 2 - Removal of Screws Securing the A/C Valve to the Top Cover:

3. Remove the two screws securing the driver-side A/C valve to the top cover. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 3 - Elongated Mounting Holes:

4. Elongate the mounting holes to allow for tight fit of the A/C valve to the top cover. Refer to Figure 3.


5. File approximately 3-4 mm of material off of the driver-side A/C duct shut-off valve in the area indicated. Refer to Figure 3.

Figure 4 - Installation of Driver-Side A/C Duct Shut-Off Valve to Upper Cover:

6. Install driver-side A/C duct shut-off valve to upper cover. Refer to Figure 4.


7. Remove cluster filler trim.

Figure 5 - Elongated Mounting Hole:

8. Elongate the mounting hole approximately 2 mm to allow filler trim to move upward. Refer to Figure 5.


9. Install filler trim to upper cover.


10. Position upper cover to instrument panel lower.

Figure 6 - Installation of Screws to Outboard A/C Outlets:

11. Install screws to outboard A/C outlets while holding top cover down tight to the carrier. Refer to Figure 6.


12. Install screws to inboard A/C outlets.


13. Install screws in the glove box.


14. Install screws to the windshield defroster grille.


For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6543 at .4 hour.