INSTRUMENT PANEL BROKEN BEHIND PARKING BRAKE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1980-1983 'C' Cars

The instrument panel on some 1980-1983 'X" vehicles may break behind the parking brake release handle if the release handle is pulled with other than the normal force.

If this condition exists, remove the steering column trim cover and check for:

1. The parking brake cable connected correctly at the foot brake assembly, see Figure 1.

2. The correct routing of the parking cable, see Figure 1.

3. Evidence of the parking brake cable being pulled through its casing.

Correct any of the above irregularities, if evident, then continue with the instrument panel repair as described below.

1. With the steering column trim cover and the parking brake release cable removed, fabricate a bracket from a .035 inch sheet metal stock and assemble it to the brake cable using a 1/16 inch thick, 7/16 inch front end shim as shown in Figure 2, View A and B.

2. Position the cable and the bracket as shown in Figure 2, View C. Check the fit of the bracket to the instrument panel, making sure the bracket is not held away by the shim. If the shim interferes, break away a small portion of the instrument panel so the bracket can fit flush against the existing structure.

3. Attach the bracket to the instrument panel using pop rivets, one in each corner. See Figure 2, View C.

4. Connect the parking brake cable at the foot brake assembly and check for correct operation. Install the steering column trim cover.

For warranty purposes use the most applicable labour operation number claiming .7 hrs and $2.00 material.

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.