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UNEVEN AIR FLOW AT WINDSHIELD DEFROST. OUTLET PART REDESIGN

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 C/K TRUCKS

Some 1988 and early production 1989 C/K Trucks may experience a reduced air flow condition at the upper right side defroster outlet during the defrost operation. This condition is due to an insufficient amount of air flow directional vanes within the windshield defroster nozzle assembly. To address this condition, three (3) vanes have been added to the inside of the defroster nozzle assembly (P/N 15530575) to redirect the air flow (See Figure 1).

IMPORTANT: The addition of the three (3) directional vanes to the defroster nozzle assembly will correct the uneven air flow condition. It is normal for the defrost output air temperature to be cooler on the right side than the left.

Parts are currently available from CANSPO.

Beginning with the following VIN breakpoints, the redesigned defroster nozzle assembly was incorporated into production.

Fort Wayne GMC KZ514997 Chevrolet KZ151827

Pontiac East GMC KE517470 Chevrolet KE156690

Oshawa GMC K1522243 Chevrolet K1150679

For repair to vehicles under warranty, use the applicable Labour Operation and Time:


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