EXCESS VACUUM PUMP NOISE REVISED MOUNTING BRACKET

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 FWD DEVILLE AND FLEETWOOD

Some 1985 FWD-C vehicles, between B.C. No. 224776 through 226375, may experience an excessive vacuum pump noise or vibration due to a revised vacuum pump mounting bracket.

A support brace, added to the mounting bracket on vehicles within the above VIN range, may transmit a higher vacuum pump noise than the previous design. This support brace may be removed from the bracket to reduce vacuum pump noise. The support brace should be removed from the bracket as follows:

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove electrical connector and two vacuum hoses from vacuum pump.

3. Remove three 13mm screws securing vacuum pump mounting bracket to frame and remove pump and bracket assembly.

4. Using a hacksaw, cut the brace in the areas shown in Figure 1.

5. Reinstall bracket, electrical connector and two vacuum hoses.

6. Lower vehicle.

For warranty purposes, use labor Operation No. T6103 at .3 hour.

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