The custom locking wire wheel cover package (Option N91) is shipped in the trunk compartment. This package contains the locking wire wheel covers, lock brackets, lock bolts, medallions, lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card. The standard wheel lug nuts are installed on the wheel and the twelve (12) special lug nuts are placed in the trunk compartment in a separate plastic bag. In some cases special nuts may be installed at the assembly plant.
At the time of delivery of a new vehicle by the carrier, the contents of the package containing Option N91 are to be inspected for missing or incorrect parts.
In addition, the trunk compartment is to be inspected for the plastic bag containing the special lug nuts.
Any disrepancies are to be noted on the delivery receipt and a transportation claim is to be filed for any missing or incorrect parts.
Lock key wrenches and/or ID Registration Cards, are available from Norris Industries and Thompson Industries.
A. Lock key wrench missing upon delivery of vehicle from factory or lost at dealership after delivery.
Send I.D./Registration Card along with a check in the amount of $7.50 for the replacement lock key wrench to the applicable company.
B. I.D./Registration Card missing
Provide the applicable company with the color of the stripe on the lock key wrench. A new color coordinated I.D./Registration Card will be forwarded to the dealership.
C. Lock key wrench does not fit lock bolt.
Send lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card to the applicable company with a letter indicating the color of the lock bolt in the center of the locking wire wheel cover. The proper lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card will be returned to the dealership.
D. I.D./Registration Card and lock key wrench both missing.
Provide the color of the lock bolt in the center of the wire wheel cover, along with a check in the amount of $7.50 made payable to the applicable company. The proper lock key wrench and I.D./Registration Card will be forwarded to your dealership by the applicable company (Norris Industries or ITT Thompson Industries).
Thompson Industries - Locking wire wheel covers require a 'T' shaped lock key wrench. Their wrench will have a daub of paint to match the locknut color.
Norris Industries - Locking wire wheel covers require a 'T' shaped lock key wrench. Their wrench will have an alpha letter stamped on its cylinder portion to match the lock bolt letter.
All requests must be made on dealership stationary to the applicable company:
Norris Industries, Inc. Automotive Trim Division All Models 39600 Orchard Hill Place Novi, MI 48050
or
Thompson Industies 423 N. Mill Street 1983 Cutlass Supreme Models Only Adel, GA 31620
or
Thompson Industries P.O. Box 119 All Models except Cutlass Supreme Madison, FL 32340
Other missing or incorrect part(s) such as a locking wire wheel cover(s), lock bracket(s), medallion(s) and special lug nut(s) are available through GMWDD. See Fig. 1 for parts illustration.
Cover Asm. Emblem Lock Bracket Model Norris ITT Norris ITT Norris ITT ----- ------------ -------------- --------------- Firenza 22515624 22515627 25505494 w/F41 Susp. 22515701 Omega 22515622 22515623 Cutlass Ciera Gas 13" 22515622 *22520008 22515623 Gas 14" 22515625 *22520008 22515623 Diesel (1) 22515625 22520008 22518787 (2) 22520008 22520066 Cutlass Supreme 22515281 22519903 22512339 22519904 14035642 22519905 88 22509529 22510766 22506311 22510417 22506313 22510765 Custom Cruiser 22509529 22510766 22506311 22510417 22506313 22510765 98 Regency 22590530 22510766 22506311 22510417 22506313 22510764 Bro. Sedan 22511787 22511788 14035642 Toronado 22509520 22506015 22504303 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Model Flanged Nut ----- ----------- Firenza 10017687 w/F4l Susp. Omega 10017687 Cutlass Ciera Gas 13" 10017687 Gas 14" 10017687 Diesel (1) 10017687 (2) 10017687 Cutlass Supreme 10017687 88 22506314 Custom Cruiser 22506315 98 Regency 22506315 Bro. Sedan 22506315 Toronado 10017687
(1) Style 1 Lock Optional P/N 22515627 (2) Style 2 See Bolt Chart for cover assembly part numbers.
In addition to individual components, a complete locking wire wheel package (Option N91) is avaliable by Norris through GMWDD for the 1983 models. This package contains the following components: Four (4) locking wire wheel covers, four (4) medallions, four (4) lock brackets, four (4) lock bolts, four (4) valve extensions, (12) lug nuts, one (1) key wrench, one (1) Registration Card and Installation Instructions. Listed below are the part numbers for this package. (Thompson Industries does not package a complete a wire wheel package for service.)
GMWDD PART NUMBER MODEL ----------- ----- 997097 Toronado 997718 98 & WK9 (15 X 6 wheel) 997784 Cutlass Ciera & Omega 13" wheel 997785 Cutlass Ciera 14" wheel 997786 Cutlass Supreme 14" wheel 997782 "J" F irenza 13 x 5" Wheel 997783 "J" Firenza 13 x 5 1/2" Wheel w/F41
When the vehicle is being made ready for delivery, the lock brackets are to be installed prior to installation of the wire wheel cover and medallions.
1. Raise vehicle with lift equipment.
2. Remove three (3) lug nuts from each wheel for lock bracket installation - refer to illustration. Figure 1.
3. Place lock bracket on lug nut studs.
4. Install three (3) special lug nuts on each wheel to retain lock bracket and torque to specifications. LOOSE CONDITION OF LOCK BRACKET WILL BE NORMAL. WHEN LUG NUTS ARE SEATED, FRONT WHEEL STUDS WILL HAVE A RECESSED APPEARANCE, WHICH IS NORMAL.
5. Install wheel cover on wheel.
6. Tighten lock bolt with lock key wrench.
7. Snap in center medallion.
8. Install removal label to underside of deck lid next to jacking instruction label.
9. The lock key wrench is to be placed in the glove box along with the I.D./Registration Card.
The procedure for removal and installation is to be explained to the owner prior to delivery.
Individual wrenches may also be ordered from GMWDD using the following part numbers: NORRIS ITT THOMPSON ------ ------------- Type 1 Type 2 ------ ------ A 22511261 B 22520021 Red 22510769 B 22511260 G 22520020 Gold 22510770 C 22511259 O 22520024 Brown 22510771 H 22511258 R 22520019 Olive Drab 22510772 L 22511257 T 22520023 Black 22510773 Y 22520022 Silver 22510774
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