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Windshield Washer Bottle - Cracking

90Chevy32
Number: 91-31-8E

Section: 8E

Date: July 1990

Corp. Bulletin No.: 061010
Subject: WASHER BOTTLES CRACKING


Model and Year: 1988-91 S/T TRUCKS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Some 1988 - 1991 S/T trucks may be experiencing a condition of windshield wiper washer bottles cracking and then leaking washer fluid.

This condition can be caused by an increased amount of pressure exerted by the two fastening nuts and screws. This increase of pressure causes the screws to cut into the plastic and initiate cracks.

To correct the situation new parts have been released with a wider flange, and the torque requirement has also been revised. The new torque requirement is now 5-8 N-m (3.7 - 5.9 lbs. ft.) instead of the old 8-11 N-m (5.9 - 8.1 lbs. ft.).

When ordering a new washer bottle be sure and order new bolts and nuts with the revised flanges.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Usage

11509005 nut 2 per bottle

15653669 bolt 2 per vehicle

22072762 container and grommet 1 per vehicle

Parts are currently available through GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicle repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: N3750

Labor Time: .2 hr.