WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER (REVISED BLADE AND INSERT)
Subject: WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER (REVISED BLADE AND INSERT)
Models Affected: 1988-91 SUNBIRD MODELS
This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 91-10-30 issued 7191. Please discard bulletin 91-10-30. This bulletin is being revised to correct the VIN breakpoints.
IMPORTANT: Before replacing any part, clean windshield and both blades with GM windshield cleaner, P/N 1050011 or equivalent. The glass is clean when rinse water does not "bead-up" across entire glass surface. Multiple cleaning may be required to remove all contaminants. Also, clean the wiper blades by using a cloth that has been saturated with full strength washer solution by wiping vigorously. Rinse the blades with clean water after cleaning.
Condition: Some 1988-1991 Sunbird models built prior to the VIN Breakpoint M7566731 may exhibit windshield wiper chatter or reduced wipeability at road speeds. A revised graphite impregnated wiper blade insert was used in production to improve wiper performance.
Correction: Install revised insert. Carefully inspect blade assembly for bent or damaged conditions. Install revised wiper blade assembly if any damage is found.
P/N 22121047 Insert Wiper Blade P/N 5049926 Blade, Assembly With Insert
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number: T1746 Labor Time: 0.3 Hours
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