INSTRUMENT PANEL DELAMINATION RH & LH DASH DISTORTION OUTLET

Model and Year: 1979-90 G VAN

Some of the above subject vehicles may over time experience a delamination condition on instrument panels around the defroster outlet area because of a lack of adhesive or poor bonding. Delamination can distort the instrument panel in the areas of the RH and/ or LH defroster outlets.

To correct, defroster bezels have been released shielding (covering) the affected defroster outlet area (RH or LH) on the instrument panel.

If the delamination condition does NOT exceed 1/2" in the corners of the defroster outlet area, a defroster outlet bezel can be used. If the delamination condition is greater than that described, it is necessary to replace the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (Refer to Illustration)

1. Place correct bezel over affected instrument panel defroster outlet area.

2. Using attaching clips, hold bezel in correct position and snap clips over the bezel and defroster outlet as shown in illustration. Four clips can be used on the LH bezel (two additional clips are optonal). Two clips are used on the RH bezel.

PARTS INFORMATION:

QTY P/N DESCRIPTION COLOR ---- --- ------------ ----- 1 15658020 Defroster Bezel-RH Med. Dk. Blue 1 15658011 Defroster Bezel-LH Med. Dk. Blue 6-8 15658037 Clips (LH and RH Bezels)

IMPORTANT: Part numbers have been released for the most frequently used color. If another color is required, the part(s) can be painted to match.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

*Labor Operation Number: T8085

Labor Time: 0.2 Hrs. (Add 0.1 Hr. to paint to match)

* Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system

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