UNDERDASH HEATER CASE HOT- SPOT INSTALL HEAT INSULATOR

SUBJECT: UNDER-DASH HEATER CASE HOT SPOT

MODELS: 1988-91 C/K PICKUPS

Some 1988-91 C/K pickups may experience a heater case hot spot in the passenger side floor area. If this condition is encountered, a newly released insulator may be installed on the heater case (Figures 1 and 2).

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Clean heater case with brake cleaner to allow insulator to adhere to surface.

2. Fold insulator to the shape of heater case.

3. Align edges of insulator to heater box before installation (Figure 1).

4. Peel backing off insulator and install insulator to heater case (Figure 2).

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description Quantity ----------- ----------- -------- 15646548 Insulator 1

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

LABOR OPERATION: T7196

LABOR TIME: 0.2 hr.

NOTE: Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.