I/P Cluster Hood - Collects Condensation

File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 63-83-14

Date: January, 1997

Subject:
Condensation Collects on Instrument Panel Cluster Hood During High Humidity
(Install New Instrument Panel Cluster Hood)

Model:
1992-95 Pontiac Grand Am

Condition

Some owners may comment on condensation collecting on instrument panel cluster hood during high humidity and temperature, with A/C on high and window open.

Cause

Instrument panel cluster hood has air passed through right side of vehicle to left side of vehicle through a venting system built into the instrument panel cluster hood. Condensation forms from cold A/C air passing through a warm hood.

Correction

Install a new instrument panel cluster hood which is wrapped with an insulated vinyl. This new hood will improve the condensation condition.

1. Remove driver side air deflector by pulling gently rearward.

2. Carefully pry upward with rocking motion on left and right retainer clips on instrument panel cluster hood. Hood attached with 7 retainer clips.

3. Install new instrument panel cluster hood, P/N 22658420.

Parts Information

P/N Description

22658420 Instrument Panel Cluster Hood

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

C2450 0.2 hr