Antenna - Feels Loose Leaks Water Into the Trunk

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Bulletin Number: 92-9-3
Reference Number: 209005
Publish Date: 5/92


Subject:
FIXED MAST ANTENNA FEELS LOOSE OR LEAKS WATER INTO THE TRUNK (INSTALL NEW ANTENNA BASE AND BEZEL)

Models
Affected:
1992 BONNEVILLE MODELS


Start of Production - N1284533

CONDITION:

Owners of some 1992 Bonneville models with the fixed mast antenna may experience water leaking into the trunk area around the rubber bezel while going through automatic car washes with the antenna mast left in place. The customer may also comment that the antenna is loose or feels flimsy if the bracket welded to the quarter panel comes loose.

CORRECTION:

Antenna Base Bezel

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Install the new antenna base and bezel that have been released for service.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:





1. Attach the bracket to the wheelhouse flange as shown in figure 1.


2. Attach the ground strap to the forward hole in the quarter panel bracket as shown in Figure 1. Be sure that the ground is clean and secure. Plug in the coaxial cable.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.:
T5286

Labor Time:
.3 hr.