1989 FIREBIRDWITH 'SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE'

1989 FIREBIRD "F" CAR

A limited number of 1989 Firebird vehicles with "Sport Appearance Package," option W68, were produced without front upper and lower radiator air baffles. The omission of these parts may cause an engine to overheat as indicated by normal overheat warning indicators.

Vehicles affected were produced prior to VIN "KL235289" with the exception of twenty (20) vehicles correctly produced prior to VIN breakpoint. Listed are VINs prior to VIN breakpoint that will not require correction:

KL233735 KL235004 KL235160 KL235213 KL234069 KL234075 KL235162 KL235254 KL234862 KL235094 KL235166 KL235264 KL234865 KL235095 KL235172 KL235269 KL234980 KL235117 KL235197 KL235284

This condition may be addressed by using the following service parts and procedure.

SERVICE PART NO. PART NAME QUANTITY ---------------- ---------- -------- 14107487 Baffle-Radiator Air Upper 1 14107496 Baffle-Radiator Air Lower 1 10121502 Retainer-Rad. Air Baffle Upper 5 25530441 Nut-"U" Spring 4 1640810 Bolt/Screw 4 11507083 Bolt/Screw 10

PROCEDURE:

---------- 1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Refer to illustrations on pages 6B-10 and 6B-11 of the 1989 Firebird Service manual.

3. Position upper baffle to the front of motor compartment panel as shown in Figure 9.

4. Secure upper baffle with the (5) 10121502 retainers as shown in Figure 9, Item 3.

5. Install the (4) "U" nuts to each side of the upper baffle, as shown in Figure 8.

6. Position the lower baffle to the upper baffle and secure the sides with the (4) 1640810 screws, as shown in Figure 8 and torque screws to 1.6 - 2.2 N.m. (14.2 - 19.5 in. lbs.).

7. Secure the upper and lower baffles to the impact bar with (4) of the 11507083 screws, as shown in Figure 8 and torque screws to 4-6 N.m (35.5 - 53.3 in. lbs.).

8. Position the front edge of the lower baffle to the bottom of to 4-6 N.m (35.5 - 53.3 in. lbs.).

9. Secure the lower baffle to the fascia with the (6) remaining 11507083 screws, as shown in Figure 8 and torque screws to 1.75 - 2.75 N.m (15.5 - 24.4 in. lbs.).

10. Lower the vehicle.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Correct labour operation and time will be forwarded as soon as available. Please hold claims until labour operation and times are received.

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