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A/C/Interior - A/C Vents Sticking or Binding

Bulletin No.: 04-08-49-030

Date: November 29, 2004

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Instrument Panel Air Outlets Binding or Broken (Install Washers on Instrument Panel Air Outlet Attaching Studs)

Models:
2003-2005 Chevrolet SSR

Condition

Some customers may comment on a binding or broken instrument panel (IP) air outlet.

Cause

This condition may be caused by a lack of clearance between the IP and the IP air outlet.

Correction

Technicians are to install a single washer on each of the attaching studs between the IP and the IP air outlet. This will provide more clearance between the two parts to prevent the binding condition. Use the following procedure to install the washers on the IP air outlet(s) that are binding:

1. Remove the center trim panel from the IP.

2. Remove the IP air outlet(s) that are binding.

3. Install a single washer, P/N 15650962, on each IP air outlet attaching stud. Two or three washers will be required depending on which IP air outlet is being worked on.

4. Install the IP air outlet(s) onto the center trim panel.

5. Install the center trim panel.

Parts Information





The washers shown are packaged in quantities of 10. The two outer air outlets will use two washers each. The two inner air outlets will use three washers each.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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