When it becomes necessary to replace power antenna relays with part numbers 22510577, 556511 or 550893, a power antenna relay kit, part no. 22524833 should be used. This kit contains a mini relay, an adapter harness, and one four-way connector body. The relay kit replaces the original metal covered relays used on the following vehicles:
1979-84 Toronado 1977-84 Cutlass, 88 and 98 1981-82 Omega
Install the relay kit as follows:
1. Remove the failed relay.
2. Remove the staggered 3-way connector body from the power antenna wiring by releasing the secondary terminal locks and remove three (3) terminals and wires from the connector.
3. Install the above terminals into the four-way connector body, part no. 8917542 (furnished with the jumper harness) as follows:
Cavity A - Dk. Green Cavity B - Gray Cavity C - White Cavity D - Blank
Close the secondary lock latch and inspect for proper terminal engagement.
4. Plug one end of the jumper harness into the new relay, part no. 10030273 (2 connectors). Plug the other end onto the IP harness and the converted power antenna lead. Refer to the appropriate illustration.
5. Tape relay to IP harness in a horizontal or terminal down position so that it is rattle free.
6. Check power antenna operation.
The following part numbers are included in the power antenna relay kit, part number 2254833:
1 Mini Relay P/N 10030273 1 Adapter Harness P?N 12038466 1 Connector Body P/N 8917542
Power antenna relay kits installed under warranty must be submitted using the following information.
Trouble Operation Labor Failed P/N Code Number Hours ---------- ---- ------ -----
22524833 92 R0620 0.3
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