INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER RETENT. REPAIR COVER RETAINERS

Subject: INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COVER RETENTION (REPAIR I/P COVER RETAINERS)

Models Affected: 1992 GRAND AM MODELS

CONDITION:

--------- Some owners of 1992 Pontiac Grand Am vehicles may experience a condition where the retaining clips strip out of the cluster cover and remain in the Instrument Panel (I/P) . Most locations may now be repaired, allowing the cover to be repaired instead of replaced. Refer to illustration.

CORRECTION: With I/P Cover Removed: ---------------------------------- 1. Remove the plastic boss so that it is flush with the cover.

2. Insert screw P/N 12337913 through the hole with the hex head inside the cover (#3 of attachment).

3. Insert clip P/N 11505100 (#4) between the legs of the retaining clip P/N 22580106 (#5).

4. Install dual clip combination over screw (#3) and tighten until fully driven, seated, not stripped.

Note: Only those locations shown may be serviced. If the two clip locations at the front of the cover strip, the cover must be replaced.

PARTS INFORMATION:

P/N 12337913 - Screw

P/N 11505100 - Clip

Parts are expected to be available on June 29, 1992. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP: surcharges. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

LABOR INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: C2450 Labor Time: .2 Hour

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