Warranty Admin. - May, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates. Cadillac Catera 1997

Subject:

May, 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.

Important: Please retain any changes made to the A, B, D and L Car Labor Time Guides as these vehicles have been discontinued since 1997 and the Labor Time Guides will not be republished. Changes to the P/H Truck Chassis should also be retained. The vehicle was discontinued in December, 1998. Please note: Labor Time Guides for these discontinued vehicles will not be republished.

LTG Update - A-B Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
		96	97	98	99	00	01
		YEAR VIN CODE
		T	V	W	X	Y	1
PIPE, BRAKE - REPAIR	H0799	--	--	--	--	--	0-.5
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - C Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
HEATED SEAT COMPONENTS - REPLACE NOTE: No Change to Operations C7166, C7167, C7173 or C7174
HEATING ELEMENT - PASSENGER		C7170
BUICK	R		1.0	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
HEATING ELEMENT - DRIVER		C7171
BUICK	R		1.0	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
No Change To "Add" Condition
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

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
HOUSING AND/OR GASKET, REAR MAIN SEAL - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to V6 Engine, Code W No Change to Manual Trans		J1080
AUTO TRANS
C TRUCK			4.0	4.0	4.0	--	--	--
K TRUCK	R		6.7	6.7	6.7	--	--	--
*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
HOUSING ASSEMBLY, SUNROOF - REPLACE PART GP: 12.809	N	B2780	--	--	--	--	2.1	2.1
CASE, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER (PASSLOCK) - REPLACE	N	E7202	--	--	--	0.9	0.9	0.9
ARM, PITMAN - REPLACE PART GP: 6.859	N	E7900
C TRUCK			--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
K TRUCK			--	--	--	1.2	1.2	1.2
No Change to "ADD" Condition
MANIFOLD AND/OR GASKET, INTAKE LOWER - R&R OR REPLACE POLICY: E (7/70 California - Includes other applicable states) NOTE: The 7/70 emission warranty applies only when the manifold and gasket are replaced as an assembly. The 7/70 emission warranty does not apply to gasket replace only. NOTE: Applies to V6, Code W Engine	R	J0224	--	--	--	2.5	2.5	2.5
ADD: B- With A/C	R		--	--	--	0.6	0.6	0.6
No Change to Other "ADD" conditions
ENGINE, UNIVERSAL - REPLACE NOTE: "Goodwrench" engine NOTE: Applies to Engine Codes, V, T, U		J1840
AUTO TRANS
4L60E	R		--	--	--	6.8	6.8	6.8
4L80E			--	--	--	7.3	7.3	7.3
MANUAL TRANS			--	--	--	6.5	6.5	6.5
ADD: A- With A/C	R		--	--	--	0.5	0.5	0.5
B- W/Engine Oil Cooler			--	--	--	0.1	0.1	0.1
SWITCH - REPLACE WINDSHIELD, WASHER FLUID LEVEL	N	N2590	--	--	--	0.2	0.2	0.2
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME No Change to Other "ADD" Conditions		Z7000
PICKUP			--	--	--	1.2	1.2	1.2
YUKON/TAHOE			--	--	--	--	1.4	1.4
SUBURBAN/YUKON XL			--	--	--	--	1.4	1.4
ADD: C- To Install Tonneau Cover	N
Pickup With E85			--	--	--	--	0.3	0.3
*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
HOUSING, CRANKSHAFT REAR OIL SEAL - REPLACE PART GP: 0.137		J1080
NOTE: Applies To Engine Code K
MANUAL TRANS	R		5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4
AUTOMATIC TRANS	R		4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5
No Change To "ADD" Condition
*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
SWITCH, PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION - REPLACE PART GP: 2.698 POLICY: E NOTE: For Back-Up Lamp Switch, use Operation N2050		K5228
OLDSMOBILE
4T65E	R		--	--	0.4	0.4	--	--
4T80E	R		--	--	0.4	0.4	--	1.5
BUICK			--	--	0.3	0.3	--	0.3
No Change to "ADD" Condition
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER COMPONENTS (DIGITAL/ELECTRO MECHANICAL) - R&R OR REPLACE POLICY: S
MODULE, DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAY	N	N4172
OLDSMOBILE			--	--	--	--	--	0.5
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ASSEMBLY		N4180
OLDSMOBILE			--	--	0.8	0.8	--	0.8
BUICK			0.6	0.6
No Change to "ADD" Condition
ANTENNA COMPONENTS - REPLACE PART GP: 9.647
POWER COAXIAL CABLE LEAD-IN		R0440
OLDSMOBILE			--	--	2.1	2.1	--	2.1
BUICK			--	--	1.7	1.7
POWER COMPLETE ASSEMBLY		R0480	--	--	0.3	0.3	--	0.3
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	0-.3	0-.3	--	0-.3
B- To R&R CD Changer	N		--	--	0.2	0.2	--	0.2
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - G Van Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96-1	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
VALVE, BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR (ABS) - R&R OR REPLACE No Change to "ADD" Condition	R	H2480	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
PLATE/BRACKET, ACCESSORY MOUNTING - REPLACE NOTE: Applies to Diesel Engines
RIGHT	N	J0651	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
LEFT	N	J0652	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8
ADD: A- To Recover/Recharge A/C System without C69, Rear Auxiliary A/C			.5	.5	.5	.5	.5	.5
ADD: B- To Recover/Recharge A/C System with C69, Rear Auxiliary A/C			.7	.7	.7	.7	.7	.7
THERMOSTAT, OUTLET AND/OR GASKET - REPLACE POLICY: D PART GP: 1.246 INC: Drain and refill radiator as necessary and test thermostat. INC: One or both		J3500
DIESEL	R		1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
EXC 7.4L			0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
7.4L			0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
BOOST SENSOR - REPLACE POLICY: D, E NOTE: Applies to Diesel Engines	R	J5803	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis	N		0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3
TIMING, FUEL INJECTION PUMP (DIESEL) - ADJUST POLICY: E INC: Record readings on repair order before and after repair.	R	J5965	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
No Change to "ADD" Condition
*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
STRIP, FRONT DOOR WINDOW OUTER SEALING - R&R OR REPLACE No Change to "PART GP"
RIGHT	R	C0130	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.4
LEFT	R	C0131	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.4
MODULE, RAIN SENSOR - REPLACE	N	N3572	--	--	--	--	0.3	0.3
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	--	--	0-.3	0-.3
MODULE, ANTENNA - REPLACE		R0520	--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	--	--	0-.3	0-.3
PUMP ASSEMBLY, TRANSAXLE OIL - R&R OR REPLACE	R	K6543	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	5.0	5.0
ADD:
A- To Recondition Oil Pump			--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
B- W/Secondary Air Injection Pump			--	--	--	--	0.3	0.3
VALVE BODY, TRANSAXLE - R&R OR REPLACE	R	K6560	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	5.3	5.3
ADD:
A- To Clean And Recondition Valve Body			--	--	--	--	1.0	1.0
B- To Recondition Oil Pump			--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
C- W/Secondary Air Injection Pump			--	--	--	--	0.3	0.3
*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
MOTOR AND/OR FAN, BLOWER - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 9.275
A/C	R	D3122	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.2
A/C REAR	N	D3125
NOTE: Also Known as Auxiliary Blower Motor
W/CENTER CONSOLE			--	--	--	--	3.2	3.2
W/O CENTER CONSOLE			--	--	--	--	2.7	2.7
No Change To "ADD" Conditions
*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
PIPE, BRAKE - REPAIR	R	H0799	0-.5	0-.5	0-.5	0-.5	0-.5	0-.5
*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
MOLDING, TAILGATE/LIFTGATE OUTER PANEL - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 12.182		B8968
ONE PIECE			0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
ADD: To Color/Clear Coat	N		0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
			GE	GE	GE	GE	GE	GE
GLASS, QUARTER SWING OUT - REPLACE INC: Third door PART GP: 11.011 POLICY: S Additional 0.3 hours if the vehicle is delivered to and from the repair location
RIGHT		C0530
PICK-UP	R		0.3	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
UTILITY			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
LEFT		C0531
PICK-UP	R		0.3	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
UTILITY			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
HINGE, REAR SEAT HEADREST - REPLACE	N
RIGHT		C7238	--	--	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
LEFT		C7239	--	--	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.4
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - V Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
REGULATOR, FRONT DOOR WINDOW - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 10.783 INC: Alignment, adjustment and necessary lubrication. INC: D&C glass, prop in up position and transfer motor where nec. NOTE: For replacement of regulator motor, see N3314 and N3315.
RIGHT POWER		C0182
WITHOUT SIDE IMPACT MODULE			0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
WITH SIDE IMPACT MODULE	R		1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
LEFT POWER		C0183
WITHOUT SIDE IMPACT MODULE	R		0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
WITH SIDE IMPACT MODULE			1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
*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
HOSES AND/OR LINES, REFRIGERANT - REPLACE PART GP: 9.220 INC: Assemble service hose as nec.
CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (LIQUID LINE)		D3083
EXC ENGINE CODE X	R		0.6	0.6	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
ENGINE CODE K AND 1	R		0.6	0.7	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
ENGINE CODE X			0.7	0.7
ENGINE CODE M, J AND E	R		0.6	0.6	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
PAN AND/OR GASKET, OIL - REPLACE PART GP: 1.426 NOTE: For check toe-in, refer to operation E2000 and add times to regular hours column.		J1000
NOTE: Applies to Engine Codes M, J and E
CHEVROLET			2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5
PONTIAC	R		3.5	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
OLDSMOBILE			3.5	3.5	--	--	--	--
BUICK	R		3.5	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
No Change to "ADD" Condition
VALVE, ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY SHUT OFF (ROLLOVER) - REPLACE	R	L0623	--	--	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8
RECEIVER, REMOTE DOOR/REAR COMPARTMENT LOCK - REPLACE PART GP: 10.500 NOTE: Also referred to as "Module"		R4480
CHEVROLET			0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
PONTIAC	R		0.8	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
OLDSMOBILE			0.8	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
BUICK			0.8	0.5	0.5	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			0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3	0-.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised