DIFFICULT INSTALLATION OF WIRE WHEEL COVERS

WIRE WHEEL COVERS - DIFFICULT INSTALLATION (OPTION N91 - NI INDUSTRIES)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 CADILLAC BROUGHAM -----------------

Some 1988 Broughams equipped with early built wire wheel covers (manufacture dates prior to August 24, 1987, refer to Figure 1) may experience a condition of excessive force required to install the wire wheel covers. Refer to the notice on page 2 of this bulletin.

This condition may be caused by oversized stainless steel clips (five per cover) that position the cover to the wheel (Figures 1 and 2). These clips also prevent the wire wheel cover from rotating on the wheel.

To repair this condition, use the following procedure:

o If an anti-rotation clip is oversized and the cover cannot be installed by hand, the wire wheel. cover must be replaced (P/N 1635123). Replacement clips are not available for service.

o If an anti-rotation clip has come off of the wheel cover, the clip can be reinstalled (Figure 3 and 4).

NOTICE: Do not use a hammer or mallet to install wire wheel covers. This may result in damage to the wheel cover rim or anti-rotation clips.

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