CAMPAIGN:AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAG. MODULE SEALING FOR. Cadillac Eldorado 1995

NOTE: GM OF CANADA VERSION OF 98032 IS LOCATED BELOW THE U.S. VERSION ______________________________________________________________________

PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS 98032 SEPTEMBER, 1998

PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN

PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN

SUBJECT: 98032 - AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) SEALING FOR WATER INTRUSION

MODELS: 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE

THE HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT, AS AMENDED, PROVIDES THAT EACH VEHICLE WHICH IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL CAMPAIGN OF THIS TYPE MUST BE ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER THE CUSTOMER HAS TENDERED IT FOR REPAIR. A FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER TENDER OF A VEHICLE IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF FAILURE TO REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME.

IF THE CONDITION IS NOT ADEQUATELY REPAIRED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, THE CUSTOMER MAY BE ENTITLED TO AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE OR TO A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE LESS A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE FOR DEPRECIATION.

TO AVOID HAVING TO PROVIDE THESE BURDENSOME REMEDIES, EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO PROMPTLY SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH EACH CUSTOMER AND TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. AS YOU WILL SEE IN READING THE ATTACHED COPY OF THE DIVISIONAL LETTER THAT IS BEING SENT TO CUSTOMERS, THE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER IF THEIR DEALER DOES NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF THE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE. IF THE CONDITION IS NOT REMEDIED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, THEY ARE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

DEFECT INVOLVED

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE MODEL VEHICLES. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER OR OTHERWISE ACCUMULATES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER OR FLUID ON THE CARPETING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). IF THE INTERIOR OF THE SDM IS EXPOSED TO WATER, ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE ANYONE WHO IS TOO CLOSE TO THEM. TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SDM AND APPLY POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER) TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

INVOLVED ARE ALL 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE MODEL VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING VIN BREAKPOINTS:

YEAR DIVISION MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS HAMTRAMCK "U" SU200002 SU267821 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAMTRAMCK "U" SU200001 SU267834 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO HAMTRAMCK "U" SU600001 SU613663 1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE HAMTRAMCK "U" SU800003 SU821127

NOTICE: DEALERS SHOULD CONFIRM VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY THROUGH VISS (VEHICLE INFORMATION SERVICE SYSTEM)

INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED BY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. COMPUTER LISTINGS CONTAINING THE COMPLETE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA HAVE BEEN PREPARED, AND ARE BEING FURNISHED TO INVOLVED DEALERS WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN. THE CUSTOMER NAME AND ADDRESS DATA FURNISHED WILL ENABLE DEALERS TO FOLLOW-UP WITH CUSTOMERS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. ANY DEALER NOT RECEIVING A COMPUTER LISTING WITH THE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN HAS NO INVOLVED VEHICLES CURRENTLY ASSIGNED.

THESE DEALER LISTINGS MAY CONTAIN CUSTOMER NAMES AND ADDRESSES OBTAINED FROM STATE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION RECORDS. THE USE OF SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION DATA FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE IS A VIOLATION OF LAW IN SEVERAL STATES. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE URGED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS LISTING TO THE FOLLOW-UP NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN.

PARTS INFORMATION

Attention: Effective immediately, if additional Loctite 5140 Potting Compound is required, it will no longer be necessary to use the order form in this bulletin. Dealers can now obtain the repair kits directly from the GM DealerWorld store. Quantities will be limited to two (2) kits per order. Each kit contains one tube of Loctite 5140 Potting Compound, eight nozzles, one cleaning pad, and an instruction sheet. Each kit will service eight vehicles. Refer to Recall number 98032 when ordering this material. All orders for Loctite 5140 Potting Compound must be processed through the GM DealerWorld store. Any order form faxed to the location identified below will not be acknowledged and the order will not be filled. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT GMSPO.

NOTICE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ONLY THE SPECIFIED LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER) BE USED TO PERFORM THE SEALING OPERATION ON THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. THIS IS THE ONLY MATERIAL FOUND THAT MEETS THE SEALING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MODULE.

IMPORTANT: LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER), NOZZLES, AND SCOTCH BRITE CLEANING PADS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE PRE-SHIPPED TO INVOLVED DEALERS OF RECORD FROM HELM, INCORPORATED, AT NO CHARGE. THIS PRE- SHIPMENT WILL OCCUR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1998. EACH DEALER WILL RECEIVE AN INITIAL PRE-SHIPMENT OF 25% OF REQUIREMENTS, WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE KIT (CONTAINING ONE TUBE OF POTTING COMPOUND, EIGHT NOZZLES, ONE CLEANING PAD, AND AN INSTRUCTION SHEET) PER DEALER. EACH KIT WILL SERVICE EIGHT VEHICLES.

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION

THE AVAILABILITY OF COURTESY TRANSPORTATION TO CUSTOMERS WHOSE VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE IN MAINTAINING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. DEALERS ARE TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THESE CUSTOMERS CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THAT COURTESY TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST AT NO CHARGE. DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT SUCH CLAIMS IN THE NORMAL MANNER AND APPROPRIATE CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED. DEALERS MAY WISH TO REVIEW CORPORATE BULLETIN 68-05-02A RELEASED IN OCTOBER, 1996 FOR GUIDELINES REGARDING LOANER/RENTALS.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN ON THEIR VEHICLES BY CADILLAC MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION (SEE COPY OF CUSTOMER LETTER INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN).

DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY

ALL UNSOLD NEW VEHICLES IN DEALERS' POSSESSION AND SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN MUST BE HELD AND INSPECTED/REPAIRED PER THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OF THIS CAMPAIGN BULLETIN BEFORE CUSTOMERS TAKE POSSESSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD.

CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLES SOLD FROM YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, AND FOR WHICH THERE IS NO CUSTOMER INFORMATION INDICATED ON THE DEALER LISTING, ARE TO BE CONTACTED BY THE DEALER. ARRANGEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE TO MAKE THE REQUIRED CORRECTION ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN. THIS COULD BE DONE BY MAILING TO SUCH CUSTOMERS A COPY OF THE APPROPRIATE DIVISIONAL CUSTOMER LETTER ACCOMPANYING THIS BULLETIN. CAMPAIGN FOLLOW-UP CARDS SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE, SINCE THE CUSTOMER MAY NOT AS YET HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION LETTER.

IN SUMMARY, WHENEVER A VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN ENTERS YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, OR IS IN YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO BE SURE THE CAMPAIGN CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE BEFORE SELLING OR RELEASING THE VEHICLE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION:

THE SDM CAN MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT VOLTAGE TO CAUSE A DEPLOYMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED "OFF", THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, OR THE FUSE POWERING THE SDM IS REMOVED. MANY SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRE REMOVAL OF THE SIR FUSE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE DEPLOYMENT LOOPS TO AVOID AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. IF THE INFLATOR MODULES ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE DEPLOYMENT LOOP AS NOTED IN THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS, SERVICE CAN BEGIN IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT WAITING FOR THE TEN (10) SECOND TIME PERIOD TO EXPIRE.

1. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE "ON" POSITION AND VERIFY THAT THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP FLASHES SEVEN (7) TIMES AND THEN TURNS "OFF".

IF THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED, PERFORM THE SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9J OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.

IMPORTANT: DIAGNOSIS, REPAIRS AND/OR PARTS NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT THE S.I.R. SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY BEFORE STARTING THE CAMPAIGN SERVICE PROCEDURE SHOULD BE CHARGED UNDER REGULAR WARRANTY LABOR CODES AND TIMES.

2. TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SO THAT THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS ARE POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD.

3. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE "LOCK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY.

4. REMOVE THE "SIR" FUSE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK (FUSE BLOCK LOCATED IN TRUNK ON CONCOURS/DEVILLE MODELS).

5. REMOVE THE LEFT HAND SOUND INSULATOR FROM THE UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN.

1. YELLOW 2-WAY S.I.R. CONNECTOR 2. STEERING COLUMN 3. BRAKE PEDAL

FIGURE 1

1. PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE 2. PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL 3. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT TRAP DOOR 4. YELLOW 2-WAY S.I.R. CONNECTOR

FIGURE 2

6. REMOVE THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) AND DISCONNECT THE YELLOW 2- WAY CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. SEE FIGURE 1.

7. REMOVE THE CPA AND DISCONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR FROM THE PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL THROUGH THE TRAP DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT. SEE FIGURE 2.

8. OPERATE THE SEAT TO THE FULL-FORWARD, FULL-UPWARD POSITION.

1. REAR OF SEAT TO FLOOR PAN RETAINING BOLT 2. SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER 3. FRONT OF SEAT RETAINING HOOKS

FIGURE 3

9. REMOVE THE TWO BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER TO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

10. TILT THE SEAT ASSEMBLY FORWARD AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

11. PULL THE SEAT ASSEMBLY REARWARD AND DISENGAGE THE FRONT RETAINING HOOKS FROM THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

1. SDM FASTENERS 2. LOCATIONS FOR SLITTING CARPET 3. CARPET OVER SDM 4. SDM ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

FIGURE 4

12. MOVE THE SEAT REARWARD TO THE REAR SEAT FLOOR.

13. USING A SHARP UTILITY KNIFE, CAREFULLY CUT FOUR (4) SLITS IN THE CARPETING OVER THE SDM AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.

14. PULL CARPET CLEAR AS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) AND DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

15. REMOVE THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE SDM TO THE FLOOR PAN AND REMOVE THE SDM. SEE FIGURE 4.

IMPORTANT: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE SDM IF OXIDATION/CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE NEXT STEP.

16. INSPECT THE SDM FOR THE PRESENCE OF POTTING COMPOUND (CLEAR SEALER) AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5. IF POTTING COMPOUND IS PRESENT AT THE LOCATIONS INDICATED IN FIGURE 5, PROCEED TO STEP #19 OF THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.

IF POTTING COMPOUND IS NOT PRESENT, PROCEED TO STEP # 17 OF THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.

FIGURE 5

NOTICE: THE AREAS TO BE SEALED MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED WITH A SCOTCH BRITE PAD BEFORE APPLYING THE POTTING COMPOUND. FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND PREPARE THE SURFACES TO BE SEALED MAY RESULT IN AN INEFFECTIVE SEAL, WHICH COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SDM CASE. IF WATER ENTERS THE SDM CASE, AN UNWANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR.

17. THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE SDM CASE USING THE 3M SCOTCH BRITE PAD PROVIDED. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE AREAS WHERE POTTING COMPOUND WILL BE APPLIED, SO THAT THE POTTING COMPOUND CAN BOND TO A CLEAN SURFACE. IF NECESSARY, CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY LIGHT OXIDATION/CORROSION FROM THE CASE. USING A CLEAN SHOP CLOTH, CAREFULLY REMOVE ANY CLEANING RESIDUE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE SDM CASE.

18. FOR CONTROLLED FLOW OF POTTING COMPOUND, CUT OFF THE TIP OF ONE OF THE APPLICATOR TIPS TO PROVIDE THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 2 MM INNER DIAMETER). CAREFULLY APPLY LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5 PER THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTICE: DO NOT ALLOW POTTING COMPOUND TO CONTACT THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT THE CPA/LOCKING MECHANISM IS CLEAR AND WILL FULLY ENGAGE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR WHEN RE-CONNECTING THE HARNESS TO THE SDM. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE POTTING COMPOUND BE ALLOWED TO SET UP FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER APPLICATION AROUND THE CONNECTOR BODY, AND FOR 25 MINUTES AFTER THE REMAINING APPLICATION. INSTALLATION OF THE SDM BACK INTO THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE POTTING COMPOUND HAS HAD ADEQUATE TIME TO SET UP MAY RESULT IN AN INEFFECTIVE SEAL, WHICH COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SDM CASE. IF WATER ENTERS THE SDM CASE, AN UNWANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR.

POSITION THE SDM SO THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IS FACING UP. CAREFULLY APPLY POTTING COMPOUND AROUND THE CONNECTOR BODY AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5. ALLOW THE POTTING COMPOUND TO SET UP FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE REPOSITIONING THE SDM FOR THE NEXT APPLICATION OF POTTING COMPOUND.

AFTER THE POTTING COMPOUND APPLIED AROUND THE CONNECTOR BODY HAS SET UP FOR 15 MINUTES, CAREFULLY APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE FOUR (4) SCREWS ON THE SIDES (RIGHT, AND REAR) OF THE SDM, MAKING SURE THAT THE POTTING COMPOUND FULLY PENETRATES THE AREA AROUND THE BASE OF THE SCREWS.

POSITION THE SDM SO THAT THE BOTTOM IS FACING UP. CAREFULLY APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE CASE JOINT, MAKING SURE THAT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE JOINT IS SEALED. APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE TWO (2) SCREW RECESSES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5. APPLY SUFFICIENT POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SCREW CAVITIES TO FILL THEM, BUT DO NOT OVER FLOW ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE. ALLOW THE POTTING COMPOUND TO SET UP FOR 25 MINUTES BEFORE RE-INSTALLING THE SDM INTO THE VEHICLE.

IF ONLY ONE SDM IS BEING SEALED, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE AND DISCARD THE APPLICATOR TIP, AND SECURELY INSTALL THE CAP TO THE TUBE. EACH TUBE OF POTTING COMPOUND WILL SERVICE EIGHT VEHICLES; RETAIN UNUSED PORTION TO SERVICE FUTURE VEHICLES. ADDITIONAL APPLICATOR TIPS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED (8 TIPS PER TUBE OF POTTING COMPOUND) SO THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO SAVE THE APPLICATOR TIP FOR RE- USE ON ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A LATER DATE.

NOTICE: THE POTTING COMPOUND WILL NOT BE FULLY CURED WHEN RE-INSTALLING THE SDM TO THE VEHICLE. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SDM TO AVOID SMEARING/RUBBING THE POTTING COMPOUND.

19. WITH THE ARROW ON THE TOP OF THE SDM POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, INSTALL THE MODULE TO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 4.

20. INSTALL THE SDM FASTENERS AND TIGHTEN TO 11 N.M (98 LB. IN.).

21. RE-CONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE SDM AND INSTALL THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA).

22. APPLY DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE TO THE CARPET AND SECURE CARPET IN PLACE OVER THE SDM.

23. REINSTALL THE SEAT IN THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGE THE FRONT RETAINING HOOKS INTO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

24. TILT THE SEAT FORWARD AND CONNECT THE POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

25. TILT THE SEAT REARWARD AND INSTALL THE TWO BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR OF THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR PAN. TIGHTEN TO 32 N.M (24 LB.FT.).

26. CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SEAT.

27. CONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR AND CPA TO THE PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL THROUGH THE TRAP DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT. SEE FIGURE 2.

28. CONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR AND CPA TO THE YELLOW CONNECTOR AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. SEE FIGURE 1.

29. INSTALL THE LH SOUND INSULATOR.

30. INSTALL THE SIR FUSE IN THE FUSE BLOCK.

31. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO "ON" AND VERIFY THAT THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP FLASHES SEVEN (7) TIMES AND THEN TURNS "OFF". IF IT DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED, PERFORM THE SIR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9J OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL.

32. INSTALL THE GM CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

EACH VEHICLE CORRECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL REQUIRE A "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL". EACH LABEL PROVIDES A SPACE TO INCLUDE THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND THE FIVE (5) DIGIT DEALER CODE OF THE DEALER PERFORMING THE CAMPAIGN SERVICE. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE INSERTED WITH A TYPEWRITER OR A BALL POINT PEN.

EACH "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" IS TO BE LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT IN AN AREA WHICH WILL BE VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN BY THE CUSTOMER FOR PERIODIC SERVICING. WHEN INSTALLING THE CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL, BE SURE TO PULL THE TAB TO ALLOW ADHESION OF THE CLEAR PROTECTIVE COVERING. ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABELS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM VISPAC INCORPORATED BY CALLING 1-800-269-5100 (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. EST). ASK FOR ITEM NUMBER S-1015 WHEN ORDERING.

APPLY THE "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" ONLY ON A CLEAN, DRY SURFACE.

CLAIM INFORMATION

SUBMIT A PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM WITH THE INFORMATION INDICATED BELOW:

PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR NET REPAIR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP * HOURS ITEM CLEAN SDM AND SEAL WITH POTTING COMPOUND 0 N/A N/A MA-96 V0188 0.7

* FOR CAMPAIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE, ADD 0.1 HOURS TO THE "LABOR HOURS".

REFER TO THE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM SUBMISSION.

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Object Number: 484479 Size: FS

Object Number: 484481 Size: FS

GM BULLETINS ARE INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS, NOT A "DO-IT-YOURSELFER". THEY ARE WRITTEN TO INFORM THESE 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 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, 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 YOUR DEALER/RETAILER FOR INFORMATION ON WHETHER YOUR VEHICLE MAY BENEFIT FROM THE INFORMATION.

WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

K98032S

(SAMPLE OF NOTIFICATION USED)

SEPTEMBER, 1998

DEAR CADILLAC CUSTOMER:

THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT.

REASON FOR THIS RECALL: GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE MODEL VEHICLES. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER OR OTHERWISE ACCUMULATES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER OR FLUID ON THE CARPETING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). IF THE INTERIOR OF THE SDM IS EXPOSED TO WATER, ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE ANYONE WHO IS TOO CLOSE TO THEM.

WHAT WILL BE DONE: TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SDM AND APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FOR YOU AT NO CHARGE.

HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE? THE LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS SERVICE CORRECTION IS APPROXIMATELY FORTY MINUTES. ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE REQUIRED TO SCHEDULE AND PROCESS YOUR VEHICLE. IF YOUR DEALER HAS A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES AWAITING SERVICE, THIS ADDITIONAL TIME MAY BE SIGNIFICANT. PLEASE ASK YOUR DEALER IF YOU WISH TO KNOW HOW MUCH ADDITIONAL TIME WILL BE NEEDED.

CONTACTING YOUR DEALER: PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO ARRANGE A SERVICE DATE. PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THIS CORRECTION HAVE BEEN SENT TO YOUR DEALER. PLEASE ASK YOUR DEALER IF YOU WISH TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE NEEDED TO SCHEDULE, PROCESS AND REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE. YOUR CADILLAC DEALER IS BEST EQUIPPED TO OBTAIN PARTS AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO CORRECT YOUR VEHICLE AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE. SHOULD YOUR DEALER BE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE DATE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT THE APPROPRIATE TELEPHONE NUMBER LISTED BELOW:

CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TELEPHONE NUMBER DEAF, HEARING IMPAIRED OR SPEECH IMPAIRED *

1-800-458-8006 1-800-833-2622

* UTILIZES TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR THE DEAF/TEXT TELEPHONES (TDD/TTY)

IF, AFTER CONTACTING THE CADILLAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, YOU ARE STILL NOT SATISFIED THAT WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION WITHOUT CHARGE AND WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, YOU MAY WISH TO WRITE THE ADMINISTRATOR, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, 400 SEVENTH STREET SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20590 OR CALL 1-800-424-9393 (WASHINGTON, DC RESIDENTS USE 202-366-0123).

CUSTOMER REPLY CARD: THE ENCLOSED CUSTOMER REPLY CARD IDENTIFIES YOUR VEHICLE. PRESENTATION OF THIS CARD TO YOUR DEALER WILL ASSIST IN MAKING THE NECESSARY CORRECTION IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME. IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE, PLEASE LET US KNOW BY COMPLETING THE POSTAGE PAID REPLY CARD AND RETURNING IT TO US.

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION: YOUR DEALER MAY PROVIDE YOU WITH SHUTTLE SERVICE OR SOME OTHER FORM OF COURTESY TRANSPORTATION WHILE YOUR VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS REPAIR. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL AND YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS ON COURTESY TRANSPORTATION.

WE ARE SORRY TO CAUSE YOU THIS INCONVENIENCE; HOWEVER, WE HAVE TAKEN THIS ACTION IN THE INTEREST OF YOUR SAFETY AND CONTINUED SATISFACTION WITH OUR PRODUCTS.

CADILLAC MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION

ENCLOSURE

CAMPAIGN MATERIAL ORDER FORM

HELM, INCORPORATED

FAX TO: (313) 883-1041

ATTENTION:

GENERAL MOTORS ACCOUNT COORDINATOR

CAMPAIGN #: 98032

QUANTITY: (MAXIMUM = 2)

(NOTE: EACH KIT WILL SERVICE 8 VEHICLES)

SHIP TO:

ATTN: (SERVICE MANAGER, PARTS MANAGER)

DEALERSHIP NAME

DEALER CODE

STREET ADDRESS

CITY

STATE ZIP CODE

DEALER CONTACT: PHONE: FAX:

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PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS 98032 SEPTEMBER 1998

SUBJECT: CAMPAIGN 98032 AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) SEALING FOR WATER INTRUSION

MODELS: 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE

DEFECT INVOLVED

GENERAL MOTORS OF CANADA LIMITED HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE MODEL VEHICLES. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH DEEP STANDING WATER OR OTHERWISE ACCUMULATES A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER OR FLUID ON THE CARPETING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, MOISTURE MAY ENTER THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM). IF THE INTERIOR OF THE SDM IS EXPOSED TO WATER, ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE ANYONE WHO IS TOO CLOSE TO THEM.

TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR CASE OF THE SDM AND APPLY POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER) TO THE SDM CASE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR BODY.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

INVOLVED ARE CERTAIN 1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS, DEVILLE, ELDORADO, AND SEVILLE MODEL VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN THE FOLLOWING VIN BREAKPOINTS:

YEAR DIVISION MODEL PLANT CODE FROM THROUGH

1995 CADILLAC CONCOURS HAMTRAMCK "U" SU200002 SU267821 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE HAMTRAMCK "U" SU200001 SU267834 1995 CADILLAC ELDORADO HAMTRAMCK "U" SU600001 SU613363

1995 CADILLAC SEVILLE HAMTRAMCK "U" SU800003 SU821127 NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 445 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.

THESE DEALER LISTINGS MAY CONTAIN CUSTOMER NAMES AND ADDRESSES OBTAINED FROM THE INTER-PROVINCIAL RECORDS. THE USE OF SUCH MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION DATA FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE IS A VIOLATION OF PROVINCIAL LAWS. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE URGED TO LIMIT THE USE OF THIS LISTING TO THE FOLLOW-UP NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN.

PARTS INFORMATION

NOTICE: IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT ONLY THE SPECIFIED LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER) BE USED TO PERFORM THE SEALING OPERATION ON THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. THIS IS THE ONLY MATERIAL FOUND THAT MEETS THE SEALING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MODULE.

IMPORTANT: LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND (SPECIALIZED SEALER), NOZZLES, AND SCOTCH BRITE CLEANING PADS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE SHIPPED AT NO CHARGE, ALONG WITH THIS BULLETIN, TO INVOLVED DEALERS OF RECORD. EACH DEALER WILL RECEIVE ONE KIT (CONTAINING ONE TUBE OF POTTING COMPOUND, EIGHT NOZZLES, ONE CLEANING PAD, AND AN INSTRUCTION SHEET). EACH KIT WILL SERVICE EIGHT VEHICLES.

NOTICE: IF ADDITIONAL KITS ARE REQUIRED, MAKE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORDER FORM INCLUDED IN THIS BULLETIN, AND FAX THE COMPLETED FORM TO GM-OSHAWA AT 905-644-7846. QUANTITIES WILL BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) KITS PER ORDER. REFER TO CAMPAIGN NUMBER 98032.

COURTESY TRANSPORTATION

THE AVAILABILITY OF COURTESY TRANSPORTATION TO CUSTOMERS WHOSE VEHICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE IN MAINTAINING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. DEALERS ARE TO TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THESE CUSTOMERS CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THAT COURTESY TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST AT NO CHARGE. DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT SUCH CLAIMS IN THE NORMAL MANNER AND APPROPRIATE CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED. DEALERS MAY WISH TO REVIEW HOME OFFICE LETTER NO. 97-010, RELEASED IN JANUARY 1997, FOR GUIDELINES REGARDING LOANER/RENTALS.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

ALL CUSTOMERS OF RECORD AT THE TIME OF CAMPAIGN RELEASE ARE SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED COMPUTER LISTING AND HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY FIRST CLASS MAIL FROM GENERAL MOTORS (SEE COPY OF CUSTOMER LETTER INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN).

DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY

ALL UNSOLD NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER'S POSSESSION AND SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN MUST BE HELD AND INSPECTED/REPAIRED PER THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OF THIS CAMPAIGN BULLETIN BEFORE CUSTOMERS TAKE POSSESSION OF THESE VEHICLES.

DEALERS ARE TO SERVICE ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, AGE OF VEHICLE, OR OWNERSHIP, FROM THIS TIME FORWARD.

IN SUMMARY, WHENEVER A VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THIS CAMPAIGN ENTERS YOUR VEHICLE INVENTORY, OR IS IN YOUR DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE IN THE FUTURE, YOU MUST TAKE THE STEPS NECESSARY TO BE SURE THE CAMPAIGN CORRECTION HAS BEEN MADE BEFORE SELLING OR RELEASING THE VEHICLE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION:

THE SDM CAN MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT VOLTAGE TO CAUSE A DEPLOYMENT FOR UP TO TEN (10) SECONDS AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED "OFF", THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED, OR THE FUSE POWERING THE SDM IS REMOVED. MANY SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRE REMOVAL OF THE S.I.R. FUSE AND DISCONNECTION OF THE DEPLOYMENT LOOPS TO AVOID AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. IF THE INFLATOR MODULES ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE DEPLOYMENT LOOP AS NOTED IN THE PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS, SERVICE CAN BEGIN IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT WAITING FOR THE TEN (10) SECOND TIME PERIOD TO EXPIRE.

1. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE "ON" POSITION AND VERIFY THAT THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP FLASHES SEVEN (7) TIMES AND THEN TURNS "OFF".

IF THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED, PERFORM THE S.I.R. DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9J OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE PROCEEDING.

IMPORTANT: DIAGNOSIS, REPAIRS AND/OR PARTS NECESSARY TO ASSURE THAT THE S.I.R. SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, BEFORE STARTING THE CAMPAIGN SERVICE PROCEDURE, SHOULD BE CHARGED UNDER REGULAR WARRANTY LABOUR CODES AND TIMES.

2. TURN THE STEERING WHEEL SO THAT THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS ARE POINTING STRAIGHT AHEAD.

3. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE "LOCK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY.

4. REMOVE THE "S.I.R." FUSE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BLOCK (FUSE BLOCK LOCATED IN TRUNK ON CONCOURS/DEVILLE MODELS).

5. REMOVE THE LEFT HAND SOUND INSULATOR FROM UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN.

6. REMOVE THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) AND DISCONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. SEE FIGURE 1.

7. REMOVE THE CPA AND DISCONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR FROM THE PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL THROUGH THE TRAP DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT. SEE FIGURE 2.

1. YELLOW 2-WAY S.I.R. CONNECTOR

2. STEERING COLUMN

3. BRAKE PEDAL

1. PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE

2. PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL

3. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT TRAP DOOR

4. YELLOW 2-WAY S.I.R. CONNECTOR

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

8. OPERATE THE SEAT TO THE FULL-FORWARD, FULL-UPWARD POSITION.

9. REMOVE THE TWO BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER TO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

10. TILT THE SEAT ASSEMBLY FORWARD AND DISCONNECT THE POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

11. PULL THE SEAT ASSEMBLY REARWARD AND DISENGAGE THE FRONT RETAINING HOOKS FROM THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

1. REAR OF SEAT TO FLOOR PAN RETAINING BOLT 2. SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER 3. FRONT OF SEAT RETAINING HOOKS

FIGURE 3

12. MOVE THE SEAT REARWARD TO THE REAR SEAT FLOOR.

13. USING A SHARP UTILITY KNIFE, CAREFULLY CUT FOUR (4) SLITS IN THE CARPETING OVER THE SDM AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4.

14. PULL CARPET CLEAR AS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) AND DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.

15. REMOVE THE FASTENERS THAT SECURE THE SDM TO THE FLOOR PAN AND REMOVE THE SDM. SEE FIGURE 4.

IMPORTANT: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE SDM IF OXIDATION/CORROSION IS FOUND IN THE NEXT STEP.

1. SDM FASTENERS

2. LOCATIONS FOR SLITTING CARPET

3. CARPET OVER SDM

4. SDM ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

FIGURE 4

16. INSPECT THE SDM FOR THE PRESENCE OF POTTING COMPOUND (CLEAR SEALER) AT THE LOCATIONS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5.

IF POTTING COMPOUND IS PRESENT AT THE LOCATIONS INDICATED IN FIGURE 5, PROCEED TO STEP #19 OF THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.

IF POTTING COMPOUND IS NOT PRESENT, PROCEED TO STEP # 17 OF THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.

FIGURE 5

NOTICE: THE AREAS TO BE SEALED MUST BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED WITH A SCOTCH BRITE PAD BEFORE APPLYING THE POTTING COMPOUND. FAILURE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND PREPARE THE SURFACES TO BE SEALED MAY RESULT IN AN INEFFECTIVE SEAL, WHICH COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SDM CASE. IF WATER ENTERS THE SDM CASE, AN UNWANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR.

18. FOR CONTROLLED FLOW OF POTTING COMPOUND, CUT OFF THE TIP OF ONE OF THE APPLICATOR TIPS TO PROVIDE THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 2MM INNER DIAMETER). CAREFULLY APPLY LOCTITE 5140 POTTING COMPOUND AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5 PER THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTICE: DO NOT ALLOW POTTING COMPOUND TO CONTACT THE PINS IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. ALSO, MAKE SURE THAT THE CPA/LOCKING MECHANISM IS CLEAR AND WILL FULLY ENGAGE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR WHEN RE-CONNECTING THE HARNESS TO THE SDM.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE POTTING COMPOUND BE ALLOWED TO SET UP FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER APPLICATION AROUND THE CONNECTOR BODY, AND FOR 25 MINUTES AFTER THE REMAINING APPLICATION. INSTALLATION OF THE SDM BACK INTO THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE POTTING COMPOUND HAS HAD ADEQUATE TIME TO SET UP MAY RESULT IN AN INEFFECTIVE SEAL, WHICH COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SDM CASE. IF WATER ENTERS THE SDM CASE, AN UNWANTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR.

POSITION THE SDM SO THAT THE BOTTOM IS FACING UP. CAREFULLY APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE CASE JOINT, MAKING SURE THAT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE JOINT IS SEALED. APPLY POTTING COMPOUND TO THE TWO (2) SCREW RECESSES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 5. APPLY SUFFICIENT POTTING COMPOUND TO THE SCREW CAVITIES TO FILL THEM, BUT DO NOT OVERFLOW ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE. ALLOW THE POTTING COMPOUND TO SET UP FOR 25 MINUTES BEFORE RE-INSTALLING THE SDM INTO THE VEHICLE.

NOTICE: THE POTTING COMPOUND WILL NOT BE FULLY CURED WHEN RE- INSTALLING THE SDM TO THE VEHICLE. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SDM TO AVOID SMEARING/RUBBING THE POTTING COMPOUND.

19. WITH THE ARROW ON THE TOP OF THE SDM POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, INSTALL THE MODULE TO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 4.

20. INSTALL THE SDM FASTENERS AND TIGHTEN TO 11 N M (98 LB. IN.).

21. RECONNECT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE SDM AND INSTALL THE CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA).

22. APPLY DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE TO THE CARPET AND SECURE CARPET IN PLACE OVER THE SDM.

23. REINSTALL THE SEAT IN THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGE THE FRONT RETAINING HOOKS INTO THE FLOOR PAN. SEE FIGURE 3.

24. TILT THE SEAT FORWARD AND CONNECT THE POWER SEAT ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.

25. TILT THE SEAT REARWARD AND INSTALL THE TWO BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE REAR OF THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR PAN. TIGHTEN TO 32 N M (24 LB. FT.).

26. CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SEAT.

27. CONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR AND CPA TO THE PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULE PIGTAIL THROUGH THE TRAP DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT. SEE FIGURE 2.

28. CONNECT THE YELLOW 2-WAY CONNECTOR AND CPA TO THE YELLOW CONNECTOR AT THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. SEE FIGURE 1.

29. INSTALL THE LH SOUND INSULATOR.

30. INSTALL THE S.I.R. FUSE IN THE FUSE BLOCK.

31. TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH TO "ON" AND VERIFY THAT THE "AIR BAG" WARNING LAMP FLASHES SEVEN (7) TIMES AND THEN TURNS "OFF". IF IT DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESCRIBED, PERFORM THE S.I.R. DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 9J OF THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL.

32. INSTALL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL.

CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL

EACH VEHICLE CORRECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN WILL REQUIRE A "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL." EACH LABEL PROVIDES A SPACE TO INCLUDE THE CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND THE FIVE (5) DIGIT DEALER CODE OF THE DEALER PERFORMING THE CAMPAIGN SERVICE. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE INSERTED WITH A TYPEWRITER OR A BALL POINT PEN.

INSERT CAMPAIGN NUMBER

INSERT DEALER CODE

EACH "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" IS TO BE LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT IN AN AREA WHICH WILL BE VISIBLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN BY THE CUSTOMER FOR PERIODIC SERVICING. ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABELS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM DGN BY CALLING 1-800-668-5539 (MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. EST). ASK FOR ITEM NUMBER GMP 91 WHEN ORDERING.

APPLY THE "CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL" ONLY ON A CLEAN, DRY SURFACE.

CLAIM INFORMATION

SUBMIT A PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM WITH THE INFORMATION INDICATED BELOW:

PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR NET REPAIR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP * HOURS ITEM

CLEAN SDM - SEAL WITH POTTING COMPOUND -- -- -- MA-96 V0188 0.7

* FOR CAMPAIGN ADMINISTRATIVE ALLOWANCE, ADD 0.1 HOURS TO THE "LABOUR HOURS".

REFER TO THE GENERAL MOTORS CLAIMS PROCESSING MANUAL FOR DETAILS ON PRODUCT CAMPAIGN CLAIM SUBMISSION.

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