A/C HOSE TO HOOD INTERFERENCE INSTALLATION

Early production Firebird models with air conditioning and V-6 or V-8 engines may experience an interference between the coupled A/C hose assembly and the hood inner panel at the fan shroud area.

If this condition is encountered the following changes should be made:

1. Remove and discard hose retaining clip (Figure 1). Reinstall bolt/screw.

2. Drill holes in upper fan shroud (see Figure 2 on reverse side). Holes should be centered between reinforcement ribs on underside surface of fan shroud at locations indicated.

3. Retain A/C hoses to shroud with straps (part number 1238958) (refer to Figure 1).

Care should be taken to assure that relocated A/C hoses do not pinch or kink the coolant recovery hose.

Later production Firebird models will have this change implemented at the assembly plants effective with VIN's as follows:

Norwood - 'DN205067 Van Nuys - 'DL205875 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation T3089 Time Allowance .4 Hr.

PARTS INFORMATION

Strap (Part Number 1238958) - Two (2) Required

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