PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE CLOCK/RADIO DISPLAYS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1988 BROUGHAMS

Some owners of 1987 and early 1988 Broughams may experience a partially obstructed view of the clock and radio displays. Customers who are tall, choose a high seat position, or a seat position close to the steering wheel are more likely to experience this condition. The cause is line-of-sight interference from the IP accessory trim plate to the radio display.

To address radio and clock visibility, a new center IP trim plate is available. The new trim plate went into 1988 production soon after the start of the model year (approximately VIN sequence 700150). Service parts in 1987 and 1988 interior colors have been released to correct all 1987 and 1988 vehicles. The new style trim plate will also service 1986 Broughams in the colors listed in Table 1.

To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Verify that the vehicle has the old style trim plate, refer to Figure 1. The new trim plate is identifiable by a beveled edge under the center air conditioning outlets.

2. If the old style trim plate is found, order a new trim plate from GMSPO in the proper IP colors. See Table 1 for a list of all 1988 and 1987 interior colors.

Trim Plate Color Parts Availability Part Number Insert Color No. as of February, 1988

1645901 Black 848 Available

1645902 Very Dark Sapphire 8841 1645903 Dark Sienna 8856 Until stock is 1645904 Carmine 8577 available, must be 1645905 Dark Claret 4887 ordered VIP or Black 1645906 Dark Gray 8595 can be ordered and 1645911 Dark Saddle 8613 then painted 1645912 Dark Blue 8576

Table 1 - Part Numbers and Color Code

3. Install the trim plate per the procedure in the Brougham Service Information Manual, Section 8C, "Instrument Panel and Gages".

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation C2326 at .2 hour.

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