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Wheel Center Caps are Loose and Rotate (Install Polyurethane Tape Patches to Cap)

Subject:Wheel Center Caps are Loose and Rotate (Install Polyurethane Tape Patches to Cap)

Models:2003-2005 Chevrolet SSR


Condition

Some customers may comment that the wheel center caps are loose and rotate, and then they do not align with the spokes on the wheel.

Cause

Insufficient center cap retention against the wheel may cause this condition.

Correction

Do This

Don't Do This

Install Polyurethane Tape Patches to Each Center Cap.

Do Not Replace Center Cap or Wheel.

Important: The polyurethane tape patches can be obtained from the Warranty Parts Center.

Install polyurethane tape patches to each center cap using the procedure below.

  1. Remove the wheel center caps.

    2. Object Number: 1656360 Size: SH
  2. Install the polyurethane tape patches (1) to two opposing legs of the center cap 180 degrees apart. Before installing the tape, wipe with isopropyl alcohol using a clean, lint-free, non-abrasive cloth.
  3. Repeat the above step for the remaining center caps. There should be two patches placed on each center cap.

Parts Information

To obtain the polyurethane tape patches, fax the form included in this bulletin to the GM Warranty Parts Center (WPC). The WPC will send out a service kit that consists of 8 pieces of polyurethane tape (2 pieces per wheel).

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E9423*

Install Tape to Wheel Center Caps - All

0.3 hr

* This is a unique labor operation number for use only with this bulletin. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

Parts Request Form

WPC # 306

 

Warranty Parts Center

 

Fax: 248-371-9005

 

"E-Mail" WarrantyPartsCenterUSA@gm.com

 

Repair Order #

 

VIN:

 

Dealer Code

 

Dealer Address

 

BAC Code (US Only)

 

Dealer Telephone #

 

Service Manager

 

Important: If you do not receive the part within 2 business days after emailing or faxing your part request to the Warranty Parts Center, please call Customer Assistance at 248-371-9901/9902.