Warranty Admin. - June, 2000 Labor TIme Guide Updates. Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998

Subject:

June, 2000 Labor Time Guide Updates

Models:

1996-2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin addresses changes to the published General Motors Labor Time Guides. These changes (new or revised) are the result of new time studies and/or dealer "Requests For Review" being handled by the GM Service Operations Group. They are effective upon receipt. All changes will appear in the next printing of the Labor Time Guide.

Important: Please retain any changes made to the A, B, D and L Car Labor Time Guides as these vehicles have been discontinued since 1997 and the Labor Time Guides will not be republished. Changes to the P/H Truck Chassis should also be retained. The vehicle was discontinued in December, 1998. Please note: Labor Time Guides for these discontinued vehicles will not be republished.

LTG Update - A/B Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
MANIFOLD AND/OR GASKET, INTAKE LOWER - R&R OR REPLACE POLICY E: (7/70 California - Includes other applicable states) NOTE: The 7/70 emission warranty applies only when the manifold and gasket are replaced as an assembly. The 7/70 emission warranty does not apply to gasket replace only.	R	J0224						4.7
NOTE: Applies to Engine Code E
ADD: A- To Replace Oil Pump Drive Seal								0.1
B- To Clean Parts On Vehicles Over 30,000 Miles/48,000 Kilometers If Necessary								0.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - C/K New Body Style - Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
SUPPORT, MECHANICAL LUMBAR - REPLACE
PASSENGER	N	C7063	--	--	--	--	1.2	1.2
DRIVER	N	C7064	--	--	--	--	1.2	1.2
ADD: A- With Side Impact Air Bag			--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
HEATED SEAT COMPONENTS - REPLACE
HEATING ELEMENT
PASSENGER	N	C7170	--	--	--	--	0.9	0.9
HEATING ELEMENT
DRIVER	N	C7171	--	--	--	--	0.9	0.9
ADD: A- With Side Impact Air Bag			--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
B- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	--	--	0-.03	0-.03
CASE, IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER (PASSLOCK) - REPLACE	R	E7202	--	--	--	1.0	1.0	1.0
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - E/J Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PUMP ASSEMBLY, FRONT AXLE AIR LOCK - REPLACE	N	F0026	--	--	--	0.4	0.4	0.4
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	--	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - F Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME	R	Z7000
CHEVROLET			--	--	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
PONTIAC			--	--	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
ADD: A- To Install Sunshade Package			--	--	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
B- To Install NHRA Emblems Pontiac RPO 1SH			--	--	--	--	--	0.2
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - H Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
CYLINDER, IGNITION LOCK - R&R OR REPLACE PART GP: 2.188 INC. Disable and Enable SIR System.	R	E7200	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.3	0.5	0.5
No Change to "ADD" Condition
MODULE, ANTENNA - REPLACE	N	R0520	--	--	--	--	0.4	0.4
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	--	--	--	0-.03	0-.03
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - U/X Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
MANIFOLD AND/OR GASKET, INTAKE LOWER - R&R OR REPLACE POLICY E: (7/70 California - Includes other applicable states) NOTE: The 7/70 emission warranty applies only when the manifold and gasket are replaced as an assembly. The 7/70 emission warranty does not apply to gasket replace only.	R	J0224	3.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
NOTE: Applies to Engine Code D and E
ADD: A- To Replace Oil Pump Drive Seal			0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
B- To Clean Parts On Vehicles Over 30,000 Miles/48,000 Kilometers If Necessary			0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
*IND: N - New/R - Revised

LTG Update - W Platform

OPERATION DESCRIPTION	IND*	OP NUM	MODEL YEAR
			96	97	98	99	00	01
			YEAR VIN CODE
			T	V	W	X	Y	1
MANIFOLD AND/OR GASKET, INTAKE - R&R OR REPLACE POLICY E: (7/70 California - Includes other applicable states) NOTE: The 7/70 emission warranty applies only when the manifold and gasket are replaced as an assembly. The 7/70 emission warranty does not apply to gasket replace only.	R	J0200
NOTE: Applies to Engine Code D and E
EXC CHEVROLET			3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5
CHEVROLET			3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7
ADD: A- To Replace Intake Manifold			0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
B- To Replace Oil Pump Drive Seal			0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
C- To Clean Parts On Vehicles Over 30,000 Miles/48,000 Kilometers If Necessary			0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
CANISTER, FUEL VAPOR - REPLACE PART GP: 3.130 POLICY: E	R	L0620
CHEVROLET LUMINA			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	2.1	2.1
PONTIAC & OLDSMOBILE			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	2.1
BUICK			0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	2.1	2.1
SENSOR, FUEL TANK VACUUM - REPLACE	R	L0622
CHEVROLET IMPALA			--	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6
CHEVROLET LUMINA			--	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO			--	1.4	1.4	1.4	0.6	0.6
PONTIAC			--	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6
OLDSMOBILE			--	1.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6
BUICK			--	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.6	0.6
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03
NECK, FUEL TANK FILLER - REPLACE PART GP: 3.003 POLICY: E	R	L1040
CHEVROLET LUMINA			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.2	0.2
PONTIAC & OLDSMOBILE			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.2
BUICK			0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.2	0.2
SEAL, FUEL SENDER/PUMP ASSEMBLY (TANK UNIT) - REPLACE POLICY: E	R	L1195
CHEVROLET LUMINA			1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	0.9	0.9
PONTIAC			1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
OLDSMOBILE			1.3	1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
BUICK			1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
SENSOR, FUEL LEVEL (TANK UNIT) - REPLACE	R	L1197
CHEVROLET LUMINA			--	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			--	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.0	1.0
PONTIAC			--	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
OLDSMOBILE			--	1.4	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
BUICK			--	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
ADD: A- Diagnosis Time: You may claim 0.0 to 0.3 hours depending on actual time performing diagnosis			--	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03	0-.03
SENDER AND/OR PUMP ASSEMBLY, FUEL (TANK UNIT) - REPLACE INC. R&R fuel tank and test gage. PART GP: 3.107 NOTE: Also known as Fuel Module. NOTE: If replacing the "Fuel Vapor Pressure Sensor" use operation J6327.	R	L1200
CHEVROLET LUMINA			1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	0.9	0.9
PONTIAC			1.3	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
OLDSMOBILE			1.3	1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
BUICK			1.3	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9
NOTE: No Change to "ADD" Condition
TANK, FUEL - REPLACE PART GP: 3.001 POLICY: E (7/70 California - Includes other applicable states)	R	L1260
CHEVROLET LUMINA			1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
CHEVROLET IMPALA & MONTE CARLO			1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	2.1
PONTIAC & OLDSMOBILE			1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	2.1
BUICK			1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	2.1
*IND: N - New/R - Revised