STEERING COLUMN RUBS I/P (INSTALL STG. COLUMN SUPPORT)

SUBJECT: STEERING COLUMN ABRADES SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL (INSTALL STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACE)

MODELS: 1991 P3 W/UNION CITY BODY (E32 OR E33) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Owners of some 1991 P3 vehicles with Union City bodies (E32 or E33) may experience a condition where the steering column abrades the instrument panel.

To correct this condition an additional steering column support brace can be installed using the following procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Remove and retain the five fasteners which mount the I/P bezel and cluster assembly to the dash panel.

2. Gently pull the I/P bezel and cluster assembly away from the dash and set it on top of the dash. Take care not to scratch the lens. Important. The electrical ponytail harness does not have to be removed.

3. Remove and retain the fastener from the left upper corner of the steering column support bracket (figure 1).

4. Remove the cowl nut and bolt identified in figure 2 (assistance may be required).

5. Install the steering column support brace with the elongated opening aligned with the bolt hole in the cowl and the other hole aligned with the steering column support bracket bolt hole (figures 1 and 3).

6. Start the steering column support bracket bolt and hand tighten.

7. Install the cowl nut and bolt and torque to 15-20 N.m (11-15 lbs. ft.) (assistance may be required).

8. Torque the steering column support bracket bolt to 20-30 N.m (15-22 lbs. ft.).

9. Install the I/P bezel and the cluster assembly using the original five fasteners.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description Qty. ------ ----------- ---- 15680303 Steering Column Support Brace 1

Parts are expected to be available on 1-6-92. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. Only verifiable emergency orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at the dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on back order until the 400 control is removed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: T7316

Labor Time: 0.3 hrs.

Note: Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the Warranty System.

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