FRT. DRIVE AXLE WIRE HARNESS WIRES TOO CLOSE TO EXHAUST

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 K MODELS

A condition may exist on certain 1988 K models where the front drive axle wiring harness is routed too close to the right exhaust manifold. Due to high manifold temperature, the harness may become damaged.

To repair this condition, a nylon tie strap, P/N 3816659, has been released to hold the harness away from the exhaust manifold.

Beginning with the following VIN breakpoints, 1988 vehicles were produced with the strap installed:

Pontiac East Chevrolet JE101652 Gmc JE5OQ515

Fort Wayne Chevrolet JZ102144 GMC JZ500619

Oshawa Chevrolet sop Gmc sop

Service Procedure

1. Place the tie strap around the battery cable and the front drive axle wiring harness, 70 mm (2-3/8 in) in front of the clamp (Figure 1).

2. Cut the excess off the end of the strap.

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