TAILGATE WINDOW DEFOG. NOT FUN (REPL. GLASS LIFT/SUPPORT CYL)

SUBJECT: TAILGATE WINDOW DEFOGGER WILL NOT FUNCTION (REPLACE TAILGATE GLASS LIFT/SUPPORT CYLINDERS)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1983-91 "S/T" TRUCKS

CONDITION:

--------- Owners of some 1983-91 S/T Jimmy/Blazers may comment that the tailgate window defogger will not function.

CAUSE:

----- This condition may be caused by an electrical failure at the tailgate glass support/lift cylinder connection caused by the improper orientation of the wiring male connector to the tailgate glass lift cylinder. A redesigned glass lift cylinder has been released to eliminate this condition. Previously only one cylinder was released for both sides of the glass. To insure proper orientation of the male connector, separate part numbers are now required for the right and left cylinders.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Inspect the wiring for breaks at or near the glass lift cylinder connections.

2. Repair the wiring using procedures outlined in section 8A of the 1992 S/T Service Manual.

3. Replace the glass lift cylinder(s) with the redesigned cylinder(s) using correct part number(s) for the right and left cylinders.

4. Close the tailgate glass and verify that the wiring is not trapped between the glass and the weatherstrip. Reposition the wiring if required to prevent water intrusion.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY ----------- ----------- --- 15688545 Tailgate Glass Support/Lift Cylinder, Right 1

15688546 Tailgate Glass Support/Lift Cylinder, Left 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

LABOUR OPERATION DESCRIPTION LABOUR TIME ---------------- ----------- ----------- N6440 Rear defogger wiring/connector repair ST

C0740 Replace tailgate glass support, right 0.2 HR

C0741 Replace tailgate glass support, left 0.2 HR

C0747 Replace tailgate glass support, both 0.3 HR

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