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Instrument Cluster - `Itch' Type Noise

Bulletin 87-10-18

Date Aug. '87

Ref. No. 87-160-10

Corp. Ref. No. 701602
SUBJECT: ITCH TYPE NOISE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER


MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 ELECTRA AND PARK AVENUE

FIGURE 1 - (FRONT VIEW):




If a comment on the above condition is encountered, check for clearance between the lower portion of the bezel and cluster by inserting a piece of paper between the bezel and cluster (See illustration, Figure 1). Clearance should be approximately 1.5 mm. If clearance is insufficient, correct as follows:
1. Remove instrument panel pad.

FIGURE 2 - (REAR VIEW):




2. Remove six cluster attaching screws; remove bezel (See illustration, Figure 2).

FIGURE 3 - (REAR VIEW):




3. Remove sufficient material from one or more of the boss areas of the instrument panel.
4. Reinstall bezel, instrument panel pad and recheck for clearance.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: T5151
Labor Time: 0.6 Hour
Trouble Code: 92