Warranty Admin. - September, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates. Buick Park Avenue 2000

Subject:

September, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates

Models:

1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin addresses changes to the published General Motors Labor Time Guides. These changes (new or revised) are the result of new time studies and/or dealer "Requests For Review" being handled by the GM Service Operations Group. They are effective upon receipt. All changes will appear in the next printing of the Labor Time Guide.

LTG Update - C/K Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
ROTOR ASSEMBLY - R&R OR REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "INC" or Labor Operations H0120, H0121, H0130, H0131, or H0137.
FRONT
BOTH		H0127
C TRUCK EXCEPT 3500 HD			1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
C TRUCK 3500 HD	R		1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
K TRUCK (UNDER 8600 GVW)			0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
K TRUCK (OVER 8600 GVW)			2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2
No Change to "ADD" Conditions
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE DRAIN - REPLACE INC: Adjust fluid level as necessary	R	K4290	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE FILL - REPLACE	R	K4291	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - C/K - New Body Style - Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
REGULATOR, REAR DOOR WINDOW - R&R OR REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "INCs" or Labor Operations C0380 and C0381. NOTE: Regulator includes motor	R
RIGHT POWER		C0382	--	--	--	0.5	0.5	0.5
LEFT POWER		C0383	--	--	--	0.5	0.5	0.5
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.	N		--	--	--	0-0.3	0-0.3	0-0.3
CASE, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER (PASSLOCK SENSOR) - REPLACE INC: Passlock relearn. NOTE: Includes disable SIR System	R	E7202	--	--	--	1.3	1.3	1.3
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.	N		--	--	--	0-0.3	0-0.3	0-0.3
SENSOR ASSEMBLY, IGNITION LOCK (PASSLOCK) - REPLACE		E7450	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
SHOE, REAR DISC PARKING BRAKE - REPLACE
RIGHT	R	H3050
1500 SERIES			--	--	--	1.0	1.0	1.0
2500 SERIES			--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
LEFT	R	H3051
1500 SERIES			--	--	--	1.0	1.0	1.0
2500 SERIES			--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
BOTH	R	H3052
1500 SERIES			--	--	--	1.3	1.3	1.3
2500 SERIES			--	--	--	0.9	0.9	0.9
LIFTER, VALVE - REPLACE PART GP: 0.459 NOTE: Applies to V8 Engine, Codes V, T, U
ONE CYL
RIGHT BANK		J0620	--	--	--	3.7	3.7	3.7
LEFT BANK		J0621	--	--	--	4.4	4.4	4.4
BOTH BANKS		J0627	--	--	--	5.7	5.7	5.7
ADD:
A- Replace All Lifters
Right or Left			--	--	--	0.2	0.2	0.2
Both			--	--	--	0.4	0.4	0.4
B- To Clean Parts On Vehicles Over 30,000 Miles/48,000 Kilometers If Nec
Right or Left			--	--	--	0.3	0.3	0.3
Both			--	--	--	0.4	0.4	0.4
C- With Hydraulic Brake Booster	N		--	--	--	0.1	0.1	0.1
PLUG TRANSFER CASE DRAIN - REPLACE INC: Adjust fluid level as necessary	R	K4290	--	--	--	0.3	0.3	0.3
FILTER, AUXILLARY TRANSMISSION OIL - SPIN-ON - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K5281	--	--	--	--	--	0.3
MODULATOR AND/OR SEAL - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K6180	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
SENSOR, VEHICLE SPEED - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K6310	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
SENSOR ASSEMBLY, SPEED INPUT - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K6311	--	--	--	--	--	0.3
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
SENSOR ASSEMBLY, SPEED OUTPUT - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K6312	--	--	--	--	--	0.3
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
SENSOR ASSEMBLY, TURBINE SPEED - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K6315	--	--	--	--	--	0.3
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
PAN AND/OR GASKET, TRANSMISSION OIL - REPLACE INC: Filter or strainer NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K6500	--	--	--	--	--	0.8
SOLENOIDS, A/B SHIFT - REPLACE NOTE: A/B trim solenoid. NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission	N	K6523	--	--	--	--	--	1.1
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.	N		--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
SOLENOID, ON/OFF - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission NOTE: Solenoids C, D, E	N	K6558	--	--	--	--	--	1.0
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
SOLENOID, TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission NOTE: Solenoid F	N	K6567	--	--	--	--	--	1.0
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
PUMP AND/OR GASKET, TRANSMISSION OIL - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7120	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
FRONT CLUTCH, REAR CLUTCH, BRAKE BAND - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7210	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
INTERNAL GEAR, FRONT CARRIER, SUN GEAR, CONNECTING SHELL - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7545	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
DRIVE HUB, INTERNAL GEAR, PARKING GEAR - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7570	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
ONE WAY CLUTCH, REAR CARRIER - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7575	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
CLUTCH LOW AND REVERSE - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7580	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
CASE, TRANSMISSION - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7800	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY - RECONDITION NOTE: Applies to Allison Automatic Transmission		K7900	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - F Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
AIR CONDITIONING MODULE COMPONENTS - R&R OR REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or "POLICY"
SEAL, HVAC MODULE TO BODY	N	D2118	--	--	--	--	0.6	0.6
ADD:
A- To Recover/Recharge A/C System			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
B- Remove T-Tops			--	--	--	--	0.1	0.1
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - G Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PUMP, SECONDARY AIR INJECTION - REPLACE	N	J6050	--	--	--	--	--	0.5
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
SOLENOID, SAI VACUUM CONTROL - REPLACE	N	J6096	--	--	--	--	--	0.2
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	--	--	0-0.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - H Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY, FRONT SEAT MANUAL - R&R OR REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or Labor Operation C6021
SPLIT/DIVIDED SEAT PASSENGER		C6020
ONE SIDE	R		0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	1.2	1.2
No Change to "ADD" Condition.
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - J Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	MODEL YEAR
		96	97	98	99	00	01
		YEAR VIN CODE
		T	V	W	X	Y	1
NOTE: The labor times published in the August LTG Update Bulletin #00-00-89-017 under the 4T40-E Automatic Transaxle pertaining to Engine Code 4 apply to model years 1996 through 2001.	N
CLUTCH & CONTROLS The following "NOTE" has been deleted and no longer applies to any applicable labor operation within the Clutch & Controls section of the current labor time guide. NOTE: For check & adjust toe-in, refer to operation E2000 and add the applicable times to the regular hours column.	R
TRANSMISSION 5-SPEED The following "NOTE" has been deleted and no longer applies to any applicable labor operation within the Transmission 5-Speed section of the current labor time guide. NOTE: For check & adjust toe-in, refer to operation E2000 and add the applicable times to the regular hours column.	R
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HYDRA-MATIC 3T40 The following "NOTE" has been deleted and no longer applies to any applicable labor operation within the Automatic Transaxle Hydra-matic 3T40 section of the current labor time guide. NOTE: For check & adjust toe-in, refer to operation E2000 and add the applicable times to the regular hours column.	R
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - K Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
CARRIER AND DIFFERENTIAL FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY, FINAL DRIVE SUN GEAR, PARKING GEAR AND FINAL DRIVE INTERNAL GEAR - R&R OR REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Auto Trans 4T80E NOTE: No Change to Labor Operations K6395, K6396 or K6397
FINAL DRIVE INTERNAL GEAR	R	K6399	--	--	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
MODULE - REPLACE NOTE: No Change to Labor Operations N4823, N4833, N4851, N4852, N4853, N4855, N4857, N4858 or N4859
DASH INTEGRATION	R	N4862	--	--	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
No Change to "ADD" Condition
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME		Z7000	--	--	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
ADD:
A- To Install Cellular Phone (RPO UV8) INC: Additional time for steering wheel controls.	R		--	--	--	--	2.5	2.5
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - Ksp Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION --	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PLATE, INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 10.252
RIGHT	R	C2320	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
LEFT		C2321	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME		Z7000	--	--	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
ADD:
A- To Install Cellular Phone (RPO UV8) INC: Additional time for steering wheel controls.	R
W/Full console			--	--	--	--	2.5	2.5
W/Flex console			--	--	--	--	1.8	1.8
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - M/L Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE DRAIN - REPLACE INC: Adjust fluid level as necessary	R	K4290	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE FILL - REPLACE	N	K4291	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - N Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
MOLDING AND/OR OUTER STRIP, REAR DOOR WINDOW REVEAL - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 10.772
RIGHT
GRAND AM & ALERO	R	B7920	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6	0.6
LEFT
GRAND AM & ALERO	R	B7921	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6	0.6
SPEAKER, RADIO - REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP" or Labor Operations R0940, R0941, R0944, R0945 or R0948
REAR
RIGHT		R0950
MALIBU & CUTLASS			--	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
ACHIEVA & SKYLARK			0.8	0.8	0.8
GRAND AM & ALERO	R		0.8	0.8	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.4
REAR
LEFT		R0951
MALIBU & CUTLASS			--	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
ACHIEVA & SKYLARK			0.8	0.8	0.8
GRAND AM & ALERO	R		0.8	0.8	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.4
REAR
BOTH		R0958
MALIBU & CUTLASS			--	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
ACHIEVA & SKYLARK			0.8	0.8	0.8
GRAND AM & ALERO	R		0.8	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.5
No Change to "ADD" Condition
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - S Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PANEL, SUNROOF - ALIGN.	N	B2720	--	--	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - S/T Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
CORE, HEATER - REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "INC", or Labor Operation D2820
A/C	R	D2822
LEFT HAND DRIVE
UTILITY			3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7
PICK-UP			3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7
RIGHT HAND DRIVE			--	--	--	5.4	5.4	5.4
No Change to "ADD" Condition
CASE, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER (PASSLOCK SENSOR) - REPLACE INC: Passlock relearn NOTE: Includes disable SIR System	N	E7202	--	--	--	1.3	1.3	1.3
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis.			--	--	--	0-0.3	0-0.3	0-0.3
SENSOR ASSEMBLY, IGNITION LOCK (PASSLOCK) - REPLACE INC: Disable and Enable SIR System		E7450	THIS LABOR OPERATION HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ALL APPLICABLE YEARS
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE DRAIN - REPLACE INC: Adjust fluid level as necessary	R	K4290	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
PLUG, TRANSFER CASE FILL - REPLACE	R	K4291	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
LAMP ASSEMBLY - REPLACE NOTE: No Change to "INCs", or Labor Operations N4120, N1440, N1441, N1456, N1466, N1467, N1477, N1524, N1525, N1530, N1564, N1565, N1600 or N1610
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL
RIGHT	R	N1520	1.2	1.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
LEFT		N1521	1.2	1.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
RECEIVER, RADIO NOTE: No Change to "PART GP", "NOTES" or Labor Operation R0760
REMOVE RADIO		R0762
LEFT HAND DRIVE	R		1.0	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
RIGHT HAND DRIVE			--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
REINSTALL RADIO		R0763
LEFT HAND DRIVE	R		1.0	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
RIGHT HAND DRIVE			--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
No Change to "ADD" Conditions
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - U/X Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
MODULE, EXPRESS SUNROOF - REPLACE	N	N4833	1.4	1.4
ADD:
A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			0-0.3	0-0.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - W Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
CORE, EVAPORATOR - REPLACE PART GP: 9.210		D3320
CHEVROLET
LUMINA			2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
MONTE CARLO			2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	6.0	6.0
IMPALA			--	--	--	--	6.0	6.0
PONTIAC/BUICK	R		4.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
OLDSMOBILE			2.1	2.1	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8
ENGINE CODE X			4.2	4.2
ADD:
A- Recover/Recharge A/C System			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
B- To R&R Center Console	R		0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
TANK, FUEL - REPLACE NOTE: No change to "PART GP" or "POLICY"		L1260
CHEVROLET LUMINA	R		1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO	R		1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.9	1.9
PONTIAC	R		1.5	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.9
OLDSMOBILE	R		1.5	1.5	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.9
BUICK	R		1.5	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.9
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - Y Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
VALVE, SAI CHECK - REPLACE PART GP: 3.670 POLICY: E NOTE: Applies to V8 Engine, Codes G, P and 5
ONE		J6086	0.3
RIGHT	R	J6090	--	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7
LEFT		J6091	--	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
ADD:
No Change to "ADD" Condition
*IND: N - New/R - Revised