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Service Procedure, Campaign Label, Claim and Recording Completion Information

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform "Insufficient Cooling 'Quick Check' Procedure" described in service manual, Section 1B. If the procedure indicated a low charge condition, leak test (see service manual) condenser adjacent to inlet pipe using an electronic leak detector.

2. If Step 1 indicated a condenser leak is present, replace condenser per service manual instructions. Charge system and continue with Steps 3 through 10 below.

If an A/C system leak is present other than condenser leakage as described in this bulletin, it should e handled separately under A/C system warranty applicable to the vehicle. Then charge the system and continue with Steps 3 through 10 below.

FIGURE 1(R.H. SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT):




Installation Of Bracket Assembly

3. Remove front engine mount nut and washer at right-hand (passenger) side of engine compartment ( Figure 1) using a 17 mm wrench.

FIGURE 2(BRACKET ASSEMBLY):




4. Remove two (2) hex head bolts and inlet pipe clamp from new bracket assembly, loosen two (2) isolator retaining nuts (Figure 2).

FIGURE 3:




5. Install new bracket to right-hand front engine mount stud with front arm of bracket passing underneath condenser inlet pipe as shown in Figure 3. Reinstall engine mount washer and nut, finger tight only, since adjustment of bracket position and angle may be required.

6. Install inlet pipe clamp to bracket using two (2) hex head bolts (10 mm wrench). Cut-out in inlet pipe clamp must face towards rear of vehicle. Locate clamp on straight section of pipe. Clamp must not contact pipe

FIGURE 4:




FIGURE 5:




SERVICE PROCEDURE connecting nut or bend section of pipe, see Figure 4. Access to hex head bolt can be gained using a wrench extension inserted between air cleaner intake and top radiator hose as shown in Figure 5. Tighten bolts to 2.2 lbs. ft. (3 N-m).
7. Tighten two (2) isolator retaining nuts to 3.3 lbs. ft. (4.5 N-m) using a 10 mm wrench.

8. Loosen right-hand front engine mount nut to allow bracket to be positioned in a neutral (no distorting force on isolator) position.

9. Tighten right-hand front engine mount nut to 29.5 lbs. ft. (40 N-m).

10. Install Campaign Identification Label.



CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label". Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date the vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. Install the label only on a clean, dry surface of the radiator baffle where it is readily visible. (Additional campaign labels are available on stationery order as Form 7901-709).



CLAIM INFORMATION

A separate repair order must be used for each vehicle. A completed warranty claim is to be kept as a permanent record of completion.

DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR CREDIT IN THEIR NORMAL MANNER WHEN THEY PERFORM THE SERVICE AS FOLLOWS:
FAILURE CODE 96 MUST BE USED WITH THE LABOR OPERATION.

Dealers will be credited via Warranty Document or Terminal Transmission, whichever is their normal method of submission for payment. Claim must contain all information required and should list the labor operation as outlined.
RECORDING COMPLETION

Repairs submitted for vehicles not involved in the campaign will not be paid.

Campaign completion will be recorded from "PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PAID WARRANTY CLAIMS". Owners are being asked to present the owner reply card for identification to their dealer at the time they bring in their vehicle to have the campaign performed.