A/C - Broken Condenser Pipe

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Bulletin Number: 89-1-12
Reference Number: 931105
Publish Date: 7/89
Subject: BROKEN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER PIPE (NEW PART)

Models

Affected: 1989 SAFARI WAGON WITH 5.0L (LO3) AND 5.7L (LO5) WITH AIR CONDITIONING
Some of the above vehicles may experience a broken pipe on the A/C condenser. This is caused by the pipe and hose assembly from the compressor to the condenser, being too short and stiff. This causes strain and flexing of the condenser pipe by compressor vibrations and engine roll, resulting in the broken pipe at the condenser.

This condition may be addressed by installing a new pipe and hose assembly, P/N 10145106 from the compressor to the condenser. This new part is longer in length with a downward orientation of the pipe at the compressor. This forces a partial loop in the hose and results in lower strain and flexing of the condenser pipe. This new pipe entered production on June 13, 1989 at the Lakewood Plant, vehicles built prior to the following VIN # KA154651 are affected and a production date of June 20, 1989 at the Arlington Plant, vehicles built prior to the following VIN # KR225904 are affected.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Use applicable labor operations and time.