High Stop Lamp - Powder Substance on Rubber Seal
90pontiac04Bulletin Number: 90-10-17
Reference Number: 031004
Publish Date: 2/90
Subject: WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER SEAL OF THE CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP (NEW RUBBER SEALS)
Models
Affected: 1990 GRAND PRIX
This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 90-10-2 issued 9/89. This bulletin provides new part numbers for the 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Condition: Owners of some 1990 Grand Prix models (see models affected) may comment on a white powder type substance on the rubber seal of the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL).
Cause: The substance is a bleed-out of sulphur used in the processing of the rubber.
Correction: Replace the shield and seal assembly with a new one. New part numbers are listed below:
IMPORTANT: When installing new shield and seal assembly be sure rubber seal does not contact back glass grid defogger lines.
Pontiac
10168318 - 2WM19 - 20I - Very Dark Sapphire
10168319 - 2WM19 - 66I - Med. Beechwood/Dk. Sienna
10168320 - 2WM19 - 78I - Garnet Red
10168321 - 2WM19 - 15I - Med. Slate Gray/Dk. Slate Gray
Parts are expected to be available on February 26, 1990. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.
Labor Operation Number: N1285
Labor Time : .2 Hour