A/C - Instrument Panel Defroster Grille Loose
Bulletin Number: 92-10-67Reference Number: 201015
Publish Date: 11/92
Subject:
INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFROSTER GRILLE LOOSE (NEW REPAIR PROCEDURE)
Models Affected:
1992 BONNEVILLE MODELS
CONDITION:
Some of the 1992 Bonneville models may exhibit an unseated/loose instrument panel defroster grille.
CORRECTION:
Three (3) types of fasteners attach the defroster grille. Following are the three types used:
(a) Forward clips on the instrument panel
(b) Hook and loop fasteners on the ends of the defroster grille and the instrument panel
(c) The metal clips attached to the defroster grille.
(1) Remove the defroster grille by carefully prying up on the rearward edge and then pulling the grille rearward to disengage the forward clips.
(2) Remove any sensors from the grille by twisting in a clockwise direction as viewed from the bottom of the grille.
(3) If the retention problem is on the right side of the grille, assure the "All pillar lower trim is notched (see illustration). If no notch is present, rework the lower molding per the illustration.
(4) If the hook and loop material has separated from the metal clip which is attached to the instrument panel, the clip must be replaced using part number 16751178.
(5) To achieve maximum retention from the metal clips attached to the defroster grille, the following should be performed to the clip:
a. Remove the felt insulator from the metal clip.
b. Snip the lower portion of the forward leg of the metal clips (below the knee) and reinstall the grille.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation No.: T5326
Labor Time: 0.3 hr.