Inventory Upgrade-Post Catalytic Converter Heated Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness Routing
| Subject: | 06514 -- Post Catalytic Converter Heated Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness Routing |
| Models: | 2006 Cadillac STS V-series |
| equipped with 4.4L V8 (RPO LC3 - VIN D) engine |
| Attention: | An involved vehicle identification (VIN) list is contained in the Administrative Message (U.S.) or Dealer Communication (Canada). If any of these vehicles are still in your inventory, perform this repair as soon as possible but no later than April 30, 2006, at which time this bulletin will expire. |
**** This Inventory Upgrade is in effect until April 30, 2006. ****
Condition
The production routing of the post catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor wire harness may permit contact between the sensor wire harness and shift linkage rod. This may result in wear of the wire harness sleeve.
Correction
Dealers are to re-route the post catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor wire harness away from the shift linkage rod and install a wire harness clip.
Service Procedure
Perform this service procedure on vehicles in dealer inventory that are listed on the attached VIN list and in the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS).
This service procedure provides instructions for re-routing the heated O2 Bank 2 sensor 2 wire harness away from the shift linkage rod. A wire harness clip, P/N 3827371, is required in order to complete the service procedure.
Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not re-route the heated O2 sensor wire harness or work around the exhaust system while it is still hot. Perform service procedure when vehicle engine and exhaust system are not hot.
Important:
• Bank 2 on the 4.4L V8 (LC3) engine is the left side of the engine while sitting in the driver‘s seat. • Sensor 2 is the second sensor down stream from the engine towards the rear of the vehicle.
- Remove the left (driver’s side) front compartment sight shield. Refer to "Front Compartment Sight Shield Replacement," SI document 1736156.
- Disconnect the heated O2 bank 2 sensor 2 wire harness electrical connector (1) from the engine wiring harness at the rear of the left (driver’s side) cylinder head.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to "Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle," SI document 813128.
- Re-route the heated O2 bank 2 sensor 2 wire harness away from away from the shift linkage rod and bracket as shown in illustration. (1) Production Routing (2) New Routing
- Install the wire harness clip (P/N 3827371) to the underbody of vehicle as shown in illustration.
- Connect the heated O2 bank 2 sensor 2 wire harness connector (1).
- Route and anchor the heated O2 bank 2 sensor 2 wire harness through the wire harness clip (1) (P/N3827371) as shown in illustration.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the left (driver’s side) front compartment sight shield. Refer to "Front Compartment Sight Shield Replacement," SI document 1736156.
Important: Do NOT remove heated O2 bank 2 sensor 2 from exhaust pipe.
Parts Information
Part Number | Description | Qty |
|---|---|---|
3827371 | Clip, Wire Harness | 1 |
Important: Parts required to complete this recall are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" prior to ordering requirements. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. An emergency requirement should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Warranty Information
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
Y0071 | Re-route O2 sensor wire harness and install retaining clip | 0.4 |
This correction should be performed on all vehicles currently in your inventory that are included in the VIN list contained in the Administrative Message (GM US), Dealer Communication (Canada); and in the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS), prior to sale or delivery.
