I/P UPPER TRIM WAVY APPEARANCE (RE-WORK OR ADJUST)

SUBJECT: INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL WAVY APPEARANCE (NEW PROCEDURE)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1991-92 PARK AVENUE/ULTRA 1992 LESABRE

CONDITION:

---------- Some of the subject vehicles may exhibit a wavy or warped appearing instrument panel upper trim panel.

Following are the various causes and their corrections:

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

To repair for Condition 1: Labor Operation No.: T5274 Labor Time: .3 hr.

To repair for Condition 2 or 3: Labor Operation No.: T5275 Labor Time: .3 hr.

1. Condition: Localized dip in the center of upper trim panel at forward edge.

Repair Method:

- Remove upper trim panel

- Rework center-forward locating hole on I/P carrier appropriate amount to level upper trim panel

- Replace panel if waviness set has been taken

- Reattach upper trim panel

2. Condition: Upper trim panel high at forward edge.

Repair Method:

- Remove upper trim panel

- Evaluate if panel was installed correctly (with tabs on upper trim panel properly inserted into slots of I/P carrier)

- If incorrect assembly: Re-install panel correctly and fasten down

- If assembly was correct: Remove felt wrap from locating tab, remove shim located on tab, reattach shim to top side of tab, recover with felt, reinstall panel to I/P

3. Condition: Rearward edge of upper trim panel high to I/P right of center

Repair Method:

- Remove glove box assembly

- Loosen I/P center support bolts

- Adjust I/P height in center to give good appearance to upper trim panel

- Re-tighten fasteners

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