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Wipers - Blade Chatter When Operating Wash/Wipe System

Group Ref.: Body

Bulletin No.: 311513

Date: December, 1993

SUBJECT:
WIPER BLADE CHATTER WHEN OPERATING WASH/WIPE SYSTEM (REPLACE WIPER BLADES/ARMS)

MODELS:
1992-1994 CADILLAC ELDORADOS AND SEVILLE/STS 1994 CADILLAC DE VILLES/CONCOURS

Condition:

Some owners may experience a wiper blade chatter condition when operating the wash/wipe system.

Cause:

For 1994, beginning with VIN's 602140, 803245, and 200068, a wiper blade and arm system change from Anco to Trico has been implemented. The Trico system has shown a better water control and reduced chatter during operation.

Correction:

Replace the wiper blades and/or wiper arms and follow the replacement process identified in Section 8E of the 1993 E/K Service Information Manual and 1994 NPI.

GMSPO Trico blade P/N'S:

^ Arm - right hand = P/N 22144004

^ Arm - left hand = P/N 22144005

^ Blade RH/LH = P/N 22144001


NOTE:
Trico blades can be used on the existing Anco arms.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation: N3615 for windshield wiper blade replace and


Labor Operation: N3620 for wiper arm replace

Labor Time: Use published Labor Operation times