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ENGINE WIRE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED BY ENGINE BLOCK

SUBJECT: ENGINE WIRE HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED BY ENGINE BLOCK (REPOSITION AND SECURE HARNESS)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991-92 B-CAR

Note: Only the Buick Sedan is a 1992 Model.

Condition:

---------- The main electrical harness (right rear side of engine) may contact the engine (see illustration). The heat from the engine block may damage the harness by shorting the wires to the block.

Cause:

------ The harness may be pushed forward from it's normal position, allowing contact with the engine block. A clip was added in production after the following VIN'S:

Assembly Plant Division VIN -------------- ---------- -------- Arlington Buick (92) NR402868 Chevrolet MR129841

Willow Run Chevrolet MW240159 Buick wagon MW403073 Olds Wagon MW305367

Correction:

----------- 1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Raise vehicle. Remove right front wheel and tire. Remove inner fender splash shield.

3. Inspect harness, and repair any damage as necessary.

4. Remove the plastic push-in clip from the bracket. The push-in clip can be left on the harness to locate the new clip.

5. Use clip, P/N 12010517, and self-tapping screw, P/N 11500086, to retain the harness to the bracket as shown in the illustration. Straighten bracket if necessary. Make sure the clip stays vertical after the screw is tightened.

6. Install inner fender splash shield. Install wheel and tire. Lower vehicle.

7. Reconnect negative battery cable.

Use the most applicable Labour Operation and Time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.


Object Number: 88870  Size: SF

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