FIXED MAST ANTENNA FEELS LOOSE OR LEAKS WATER INTO TRUNK

SUBJECT: FIXED MAST ANTENNA FEELS LOOSE OR LEAKS WATER INTO THE TRUNK (INSTALL NEW ANTENNA BASE AND BEZEL)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 "H" MODELS PONTIAC BONNEVILLE OLDSMOBILE EIGHTY EIGHT BUICK LE SABRE

LeSabre - Start of Production - NH498086

Olds 88 - Start of Production - N1820986 (Wentzville) - NH367483 (Flint)

Bonneville - Start of Production - N1284533

CONDITION:

---------- Owners of some 1992 "H" cars with the fixed mast antenna may experience water leaking into the trunk area around the rubber bezel while going through automatic car washes with the antenna mast left in place. The customer may also comment that the antenna is loose or feels flimsy if the bracket welded to the quarter panel comes loose.

CORRECTION:

----------- Install the new antenna base and bezel that have been released for service.

Antenna Base Bezel ------------ ----- Buick 25610633 25609129

Olds 25610634 25609131

Pontiac 25610635 25609130

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

1. Attach the bracket to the wheelhouse flange as shown in the illustration.

2. Attach the ground strap to the forward hole in the quarter panel bracket as shown in the illustration. Be sure that the ground is clean and secure. Plug in the coaxial cable.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Time: 0.3 hours

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