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Instrument Cluster Bezel - Squeak

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Bulletin No. T-90-39
File in Group 8
Number 115
Corp. Ref. No. 018301
Date Jan. 1990
SUBJECT: ALLANTE CLUSTER BEZEL ITCH

MODELS AFFECTED: 1988-1990 ALLANTES


Some 1988-1990 Allantes equipped with the analog instrument cluster may exhibit a condition of a squeak or itch noise in the instrument cluster bezel area. To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Remove cluster trim plate. Refer to Section 8C.

Figure 1 - File Down Four Lower Trim Ramps:




2. File down the four lower trim ramps as indicated in Figure 1.

Figure 2 - Self-Adhesive Felt:




3. Place a strip of thin, self-adhesive felt to the back side of the trim plate at the upper edge. Refer to Figure 2.

Figure 3 - Install Cluster Trim:




4. Install cluster trim using three washers (no greater than 2 mm thick) between the cluster and trim plate as shown in Figure 3.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6418 at .8 hour.