Service, Inspection and Campaign Information

NOTE: DURING SERVICING, EACH SUSPECT PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MUST BE INSPECTED. IF THE SWITCH IS NOT WITHIN THE RANGE OF SUSPECT DATE CODES, IT NEED NOT BE REPLACED. SEE THE INSPECTION PROCEDURES (STEPS 1, 2 and 3) FOR THE INSPECTION METHOD AND RANGE OF SUSPECT DATE CODES.

I. SWITCH REMOVAL

1. Refer to the appropriate model 1986 Pontiac Service Manual, Section 8C for removal of necessary I.P. Trimplate(s) and the Headlamp Switch.

2. Inspect the Headlamp Switch for suspect date codes, per the INSPECTION PROCEDURE (Steps 1, 2 and 3 below).

FIGURE 1 - HEADLAMP SWITCH:

II. INSPECTION PROCEDURE AND REINSTALLATION OF HEADLAMP SWITCH

1. After removing the Headlight Switch from the Instrument Panel, refer to Figure 1 to locate and identify the date code.
2.. The four digit date code will appear the same on any switch regardless of model usage or part number.

3. If the date code is 0015 or between the range 9235 through 9305, REPLACE THE SWITCH using the correct part number per the PARTS INFORMATION section. (These codes represent switch manufacturing dates of September 23, 1985 through and including October 1, 1985.)

If the switch is not within the suspect date codes, do not replace. Reconnect the existing switch and proceed to step 4.

4. Reassemble the Headlight Switch and I/P Trimplate(s) per the applicable Service Manual instructions.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL:

5. Install the Campaign Identification Label as outlined below.


PART II - INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this service procedure 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 vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. Open hood. Install the label on the radiator baffle where it is readily visible. Close hood. (Additional campaign labels are available on stationery order as Form 7901-709).