MANUAL MIRROR KNOB TOO LONG PROCEDURE TO REPAIR

MANUAL MIRROR KNOB TOO LONG

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 CUTLASS SUPREME MODEL WITH ------------------ MANUAL MIRRORS

Some owners of early built Cutlass Supremes may comment on hitting the mirror knob with their knee and putting the mirror out of adjustment. This condition occurs in vehicles built up thru VIN Code JD306000.

This condition can be repaired by shortening the mirror knob.

1. Cut off knob 3/8 in. below ball

2. Wrap knob in cloth covered, round

3. Cut stem off knob with hacksaw

4. Drill a 1/8 in. diameter hole, 1/4 in. deep in knob

5. Clean with small file

6. Install loctite 454 gel or equivalent on stem of mirror and install knob until it bottoms out

Warranty Information

Use the applicable Labour Time .3 hours left mirror .4 hours left and right mirrors

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