Torque, Campaign, Tools, Parts & Warranty Information
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS1. Seat back lock upper two attaching bolts - 15 to 20 N-m (11 to 15 ft.lbs.).
2. Seat back lock lower two attaching bolts - 22 to 28 N-m (16 to 21 ft.lbs.).
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label". Each label provides a space to include the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label" is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label" only on a clean dry surface.
SPECIAL TOOLS
The checking templates required for this campaign are special tools which are available in limited quantities. Dealers will receive templates from their Business Management Contact Division. Dealers should contact their zone offices regarding availability of additional templates, if required.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts will be available the week of February 27, 1984.
The parts, when required, are to be obtained from WDDGM. Refer to the chart below to obtain the correct seat back lock:
Part
Model Description Number
Cutlass Ciera, Firenza & Omega Control Asm-Pass. Recliner 20329438
Control Asm-Driver Recliner 20329439
Approximately 10% of the seat back locks will need to be replaced. To avoid stock overages, do not over order your requirements. Check your VIN computer list to see how many involved vehicles came through your dealership. Order parts for about 10% of these vehicles. If necessary, order more parts later on.
To ensure this part will be obtained as soon as possible, it should be ordered on a C.I.O. order with NO special instruction code, but order on an advise code (2).
Parts removed from the involved vehicles are to be retained for disposition by Oldsmobile contact personnel.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Submit a Product Campaign Claim with the information indicated below:
Failed Failure Labor Labor
Operation Part Number Code Operation Hours
Inspect both seat back 96 V1940 .3 hr.
locks, no further action required.
Inspect both seat back as required 96 V1941 .6 hr.
locks and replace one seat back lock, as outlined in this bulletin.
Inspect both seat back as required 96 V1942 .9 hr.
locks and replace both seat back locks, as outlined in this bulletin.
.1 hour for clerical administration may be added to the above operations.
Parts will be credited at dealer cost plus 30%.