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

SUBJECT: INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL WAVY APPEARANCE (DIAGNOSE/REWORK OR ADJUST)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991-92 "C AND H" MODELS

CONDITION:

--------- Some owners of 1991-92 C and H models may experience a wavy or warped appearing instrument panel upper trim panel. Following are the various causes and their corrections:

CONDITION: Refer to Figure 1 --------- Localized dip in the centre of upper trim panel at forward edge.

REPAIR METHOD:

o Remove upper trim panel o Rework centre-forward locating hole on I/P carrier appropriate amount to level upper trim panel o Replace panel if waviness set has been taken o Reattach upper trim panel

CONDITION: Refer to Figure 2. --------- Upper trim panel high at forward edge.

REPAIR METHOD:

o Remove upper trim panel o Evaluate if panel was installed correctly (with tabs on upper trim panel properly inserted into slots of I/P carrier) o If incorrect assembly: Re-install panel correctly and fasten down o 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.

CONDITION: Refer to Figure 3. --------- Rearward edge of upper trim panel high to I/P right of centre

REPAIR METHOD:

o Remove glove box assembly o Loosen I/P centre support bolts o Adjust I/P height in centre to give good appearance to upper trim panel o Re-tighten fasteners

For vehicles repaired under warranty:

To repair Condition 1:

Labour Time: .3 hr.

To repair Condition 2 or 3:

Labour Time: .3 hr.

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