NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT DELIVERY PROCEDURE OUTLINED
Models Affected: All 1985 BUICKS
1. 1985 Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklets (6)
2. 1985 Buick Service Manuals
3. 1985 Buick Owner's Manuals (9)
4. 1985 Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label
5. 1985 New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheets
6. 1985 Buick Passenger Car Maintenance Scheule Folders (4)
7. 1985 Buick Labor Time Guide
8. 1985 Buick Bulletin Binders
9. 1985 Paint Codes
1. WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSISTANCE ON 1985 BUICK NEW CARS (6) -------------------------------------------------------- For 1985 there are six (6) booklets containing warranty information relative to the new car emissim system, tire and corrosion:
Part #25520054 - All Cars Except Electra/Park Avenue - Except California Part #25520055 - All Cars Except Electra/Park Avenue - Calif. - Gasoline Part #25520056 - All Cars Except Electra/Park Avenue - Calif. - Diesel Part #25518861 - Electra/Park Avenue - Except California Part #25518862 - Electra/Park Avenue - California, Gasoline Part #25518863 - Electra/Park Avenue - California, Diesel
Owner assistance satisfaction procedures, the GM mediation/arbitration program, special policy adjustment programs, and the GM Continuous Protection Plan are all outlined in this booklet. A separate tire warranty folder is included to outline warranty as provided by individual tire manufacturers.
The owner's name, address, Vehicle Identification Number, date of delivery and mileage at the time of delivery, are all to be typed on the front cover (inside front cover for Electra/Park Avenue) of the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet in the space provided. There is a space provided on the back of the folder for the dealer name, address and dealer code.
It is very important that the Owner and Vehicle Information on the booklet be correct. This information will be the only means of owner identification for repairs covered under warranty. In order for dealer warranty claims to be properly processed, the Vehicle Identification Number must be correct. Owners should be instructed to carry their Warranty and Owner Assistnace Information Booklets in their vehicles at all times.
2. 1985 SERVICE MANUALS --------------------- The 1985 Chassis Service Manual was shipped to all Buick dealers an August 3, 1984. Again for 1985 it is a loose-leaf publication in two volumes, covering all models including Electra/Park Avenue. The previously furnished Electra and Park Avenue Chassis Service Manual will not be updated.
Post type binders (same as 1984) were included with each manual. 1985 Fisher Body Manuals (except "C" Series) will be shipped in August. "C" Series manuals were previously shipped. Additional manuals and/or binders can be ordered on the "Service Publications for Buick Dealers" order form which was included with the 1985 Chassis Service Manual shipment.
3. 1985 Owner's Manuals -------------------- For 1985 there are a total of nine (9) owner's manuals.
Part #25520061 - Century Part #25520063 - LeSabre, Electra Estate Wagon Part #25518859 - Park Avenue Part #25515411 - Electra Part #25520071 - Riviera Part #25520053 - Regal Part #25520074 - Skylark Part #25520060 - Skyhawk Part #25520057 - Somerset Regal
For Electra/Park Avenue a suede finish wallet, part nurrber 25518866, is used for containing the owner manual, warranty and cwner assistance booklet and maintenance schedule booklets.
4. 1985 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL -------------------------------------------------- In accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations, A Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label is being affixed to all 1985 model Buicks.
The label will have a certification statement, Vehicle Identification Number, month and year that the vehicle was built. The label will be attached horiontally to the left front door inner panel lock facing on all models.
The lower portion of the label will have the tire size and tire pressure information.
Due to the certification label's locations, it may be subject to damage during car shipment and new vehicle pre-delivery service or may be required due to door repair or replacement.
To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:
A. Obtain an impression of the Vehicle Identification number on the engine block by rubbing a pencil lightly over a piece of paper held in place against the block.
B. Obtain build date, if at all possible, from damaged certification label.
C. Check Vehicle Identification Number on engine block and identification number on instrument panel to see that they match.
D. Obtain the vehicle order number from invoice.
E. Send the readable impression and build date frm Steps A and B above and the vehicle order number taken from the invoice, along with a explanation to: Buick Motor Division Attn: Mgr. - Technical Service Flint, MI 48550
5. 1985 NEW VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FORM ------------------------------------------- The New Vehicle Inspection and Delivery Procedure which was introduced in 1983, includes a new NVI for 1985. Use New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheet 101072. This form is shipped with each Buick delivered to you. Additional forms may be obtained through your Zone Office.
6. 1985 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ------------------------- For 1985 there are four (4) vehicle maintenance publications:
Part #14065997 - All Cars Except Electra/Park Avenue - Gasoline Part #14085222 - All Cars Except Electra/Park Avenue - Diesel Part #25522642 - Electra/Park Avenue - Gasoline Part #25518865 - Electra/Park Avenue - Diesel
7. 1985 LABOR TIME GUIDE - MICROPUBLICATIONS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR REVIEW FORMS
Approximately September 28, 1984, one (1) set of micropublications will be mailed to all dealers, each set will consist of the following material:
Labor Time Guide - 1985 (2)
Dealer Technical Bulletin Update - October 1983 - August 1984 (1)
Dealer Information Bulletin Update - October 1983 - August 1984 (3)
Dealer Service Bulletin Update - All 1984 (1)
Dealer Campaign Bulletin Update - October 1983 - August 1984 (2)
Essential/Available Tool Catalog Update - 1984 (1)
Chassis Service Manual - 1983 (1)
Additional quanities, if previously ordered, will be supplied, based upon records on file at time of mailing. All requests for additional microfiche sets are to be processed directly thru GM Photographic. Additional order forms are available from your Zone Office.
Labor Time Guide - All claims processed on the date of receipt or after will be processed on the basis of operations and labor time allowances provided.
Printed Labor Time Guide
The 1985 labor time guide is available in printed format. This loose leaf publication can be ordered on the "Service Publications for Buick Dealers" order form. Binders are now also available.
8. 1985 Buick Bulletin Binders --------------------------- Orders for binders and index tabs should be sent directly to Buick Motor Division in care of Office Service Department, as shown on the order form included with this bulletin.
It will not be necessary to include a check for your order, as all orders will be charged against your Open Parts Account.
9. 1985 Paint Codes ---------------- Color chips sheets for the 1985 Buick Paints will again be available from DuPont, Ditzler, Inmont (Rinshed Mason), Sherwin Williams, Acme/Rogers and Martin-Senour. Each Buick Dealer will be sent two (2) copies of each as they become available to us. Those not included with this bulletin will be sent out as they become available.
The following chart indicates 1985 exterior paint supplier stock numbers, the Fisher WA numbers and vehicles the paint is used on. Please note the Service Parts Label (see Bulletin 84-0-2 for location) includes paint information.
INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED SHERWIN COLOR CODE USAGE DUPONT DITZLER MASON WILLIAM ------ ---- ----- ------- ------- ----- ------- WHITE 11 JXAGBE 3967 2058 2080 L10A-2864
SILVER (MET) 12 JXAGBE B8501 3746 15001 34380 SILVER (NET) C/C 13 NC B8402 3661 1405OF 33494 GRAY (MET) 15 JXAGBE B8502 3749 15004 34381 BLACK (MET) C/C 17 N B8537 3752 15007G 34421 BLACK 19 JXAGBE 99 9300 A946 L10B-1738
MED BLUE (MET) C/ C 21 C B8404 3660 14052 33495 LT BLUE (MET) C/C 22 NC85 1/2 B8538 3753 15008F 34383 LT BLUE FIREMIST C/C 24 C B8408 3674 14053F 33915 LT BLUE (MET) 25 JXAGBE B8503 3754 15009 34382 MED BLUE (MET) C/C 27 N B8539 3756 15048V 34384 DK BLUE (MET) C/C 28 C B8405 3662 14055F 34003 DK BLUE (MET) C/C 29 C85 1/2 B8547 3757 15011D 34385 DK BLUE (MET) 31 JXAGBE B8504 3760 15014 34875 TAN C/C 39 C B8474 3663 14057 33754 WHITE C/C 40 NC B8469 3680 13576 33755 BLACK C/C 41 C 99 9300 13752 33756 LT SAGE (MET) C/C 42 N B8540 3761 15015G 34387 LT SAGE (MET) 43 AGBE B8505 3762 15016 34386 LT GREEN (MET) C/C 44 C B8407 3664 14060D 33496
MED SAGE (MET) 46 AGBE B8506 3763 15017 34388 MED SAGE (MET) C/C 47 C85 1/2 B8548 3764 15018 34389 DK SAGE (MET) C/C 49 N B8541 3765 15019F 34390 TAN C/C 52 N B8542 3768 15022 34392
TAN 56 E B8513 3770 15044 34394 DK BROWN(MET) 57 E B8514 3771 15025D 34395 LT BROWN(MET) 58 JXAGB B8507 3772 15026 34396 BEIGE 59 JXAGB 45205 3087 13521 L10H--3902 LT BROWN (MET) C/C 61 N B8543 3775 15029G 34397 BROWN (MET) 62 JAGB B8508 3776 15030 34398 BROWN (MET) C/C 64 N B8544 3777 15031G 34399 RUSSET (MET) 65 JX B8511 3778 15032V 34400 MED BROWN (MET) C/C 68 C B8406 3665 14062G 34054 RED 70 JX B8512 3781 15035V 34401 CRIMSON (MET) C/C 72 C B8401 3666 14065V 33935 RED FIREMIST 74 E B8385 3532 13131V 33074 RED (MET) C/C 76 N B8545 3783 15037V 34402 DK RED (MET) 79 JXAGBE B8509 3786 15040M 34405 DK GRAY (MET) C/C 84 NC B8403 3667 14066D 33936 GOLD FIREMIST 85 E B8468 3682 14073D 33753 LT BROWN FIREMIST 86 E B8518 3787 15041 34412 DK BROWN (MET) C/C 89 C B8400 3683 14076F 34329 BLUE FIREMIST C/C 94 C85 1/2 B8549 3792 15046D 34411 LT BROWN FIREMIST C/C 96 C B8412 3670 14068D 33938 DK GRAY FIREMIST 97 E B8519 3793 15047 34420
*C/C Colorcoat/clearcoat
PAINT ACME/ MARTIN FISHER COLOR CODE ROGERS SENOUR WA# ----- ---- ------ ------ ---- WHITE 11 5644 30-3929 3967
SILVER (MET) 12 34380 30-5371 8535 SILVER (NET) C/C 13 33494 30-5264 7781 GRAY (MET) 15 34381 30-5372 8573 BLACK (MET) C/C 17 34421 30-5409 8523 BLACK 19 3000/ 3069 848 4590 MED BLUE (MET) C/ C 21 33495 30-5265 7783 LT BLUE (MET) C/C 22 34383 30-5374 8533 LT BLUE FIREMIST C/C 24 33915 30-5306 8261 LT BLUE (MET) 25 34382 30-5373 8574 MED BLUE (MET) C/C 27 34384 30-5375 8532 DK BLUE (MET) C/C 28 34003 30-5325 7784 DK BLUE (MET) C/C 29 34385 30-5376 8540 DK BLUE (MET) 31 34875 30-5441 8592 TAN C/C 39 33754 30-5294 8558 WHITE C/C 40 33755 30-5295 8554 BLACK C/C 41 33756 30-5296 8555 LT SAGE (MET) C/C 42 34387 30-5378 8521 LT SAGE (MET) 43 34386 30-5377 8572 LT GREEN (MET) C/C 44 33496 30-5266 7787
MED SAGE (MET) 46 34388 30-5379 8569 MED SAGE (MET) C/C 47 34389 30-5380 8531 DK SAGE (MET) C/C 49 34390 30-5381 8612 TAN C/C 52 34392 30-5383 8528
TAN 56 34394 30-5385 8538 DK BROWN(MET) 57 34395 30-5386 8543 LT BROWN(MET) 58 34396 30-5387 8575 BEIGE 59 25401 30-4731 8509 LT BROWN (MET) C/C 61 34397 30-5388 8566 BROWN (MET) 62 34398 30-5389 8593 BROWN (MET) C/C 64 34399 30-5390 8567 RUSSET (MET) 65 34400 30-5391 8546 MED BROWN (MET) C/C 68 34054 30-5326 7786 RED 70 34401 30-5392 8530 CRIMSON (MET) C/C 72 33935 30-5312 7724 RED FIREMIST 74 33074 30-5244 8237 RED (MET) C/C 76 34402 30-5393 8568 DK RED (MET) 79 34405 30-5396 8529 DK GRAY (MET) C/C 84 33936 30-5313 7782 GOLD FIREMIST 85 33753 30-5293 8556 LT BROWN FIREMIST 86 34412 30-5403 8571 DK BROWN (MET) C/C 89 34329 30-5355 8563 BLUE FIREMIST C/C 94 34411 30-5402 8545 LT BROWN FIREMIST C/C 96 33938 30-5334 7789 DK GRAY FIREMIST 97 34420 30-5408 8549
*C/C Colorcoat/clearcoat
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
