Service Procedure, Campaign Label, Claim & Recording Completion Information
SERVICE PROCEDURESome vehicles within the breakpoints provided in this bulletin may have been inspected and corrected at the assembly plant. These vehicles can be identified by the presence of black paint on the accumulator fittings.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Before replacing the accumulator, dealers should inspect for black painted fittings. If the accumulator has been previously replaced, install Campaign Identification Label. Dealers will be paid 0.2 hours for inspection and 0.1 hours for campaign administration.
If no black paint is found on the fittings, continue with accumulator replacement as follows:
1. Disconnect electrical connection to compressor clutch.
2. Set air conditioning (A/C) control to full hot, max, high blower and idle engine for a minimum of ten (10) minutes to warm up A/C system components.
3. Discharge A/C system per 1988 Grand Prix Service Manual instructions, page 1B-17, (DO NOT USE RECLAIMER).
4. Connect vacuum pump and evacuate system for ten (10) minutes.
5. Remove and replace accumulator/dehydrator bottle per 1988 Grand Prix Service Manual instructions, page 1B-22.
NOTICE: - Use new O-Rings supplied with new accumulator/dehydrator.
- If oil pours out of either port of removed accumulator/ dehydrator bottle when tipped, pour 3.9 oz. of new refrigerant oil into new accumulator/dehydrator bottle. If no oil can be poured out, do not add any refrigerant oil to new accumulator/ dehydrator bottle.
6. Evacuate A/C system to limit of vacuum pump and maintain vacuum for a minimum of twenty (20) minutes. Recharge system with new Refrigerant-12 per 1988 Grand Prix, Service Manual instructions, pages 1B-18 & 1B-19.
7. Reconnect compressor clutch electrical connector.
8. Check system for proper performance/operation.
9. Render old accumulator/dehydrator unusable.
10. Install Campaign Identification Label.
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 campaign number, the five digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date the vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. Install the label only on a clean, dry surface of the radiator. baffle where it is readily visible. (Additional campaign labels are available on stationery order as Form 7901-709).
CLAIM INFORMATION
A separate repair order must be used for each vehicle. A completed warranty claim is to be kept as a permanent record of completion.
DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR CREDIT IN THEIR NORMAL MANNER WHEN THEY PERFORM THE SERVICE AS FOLLOWS:
Other*
Failure Labor Labor Labor Sublet**
Operation Code Operation Hours Hours Items
Inspect For Paint
On Fittings Only 96 V4850 0.2 0.1 ---
Replace Accumulator/ Dehydrator & Charge
System 96 V4851 1.6 0.1 $7.79
* In addition, dealerships will receive 0.1 hours credit for dealer administrative services associated with this campaign. The 0.1 hours allowance is to be entered in the "Other Labor Hours" field with each campaign repair listed for credit. This entry will not require authorization.
CLAIM INFORMATION
** The $7.79 identified in the "Sublet Items" column represents the cost plus 30% for Refrigerant-12 and Refrigerant Oil used in conjunction with this repair.
FAILURE CODE 96 MUST BE USED WITH THIS LABOR OPERATION.
Parts required are to be listed in your warranty claim in the normal manner. Parts will be credited at dealer net plus 30% dealer handling allowance.
Dealers will be credited via Warranty Document or Terminal Transmission, whichever is their normal method of submission for payment. Claim must contain all information required and should list the labor operation as outlined.
RECORDING COMPLETION
Repairs submitted for vehicles not involved in the campaign will not be paid.
Campaign completion will be recorded from "PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PAID WARRANTY CLAIMS." Owners are being asked to present the owner reply card for identification to their dealer at the time they bring in their vehicle to have the campaign performed.