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Painted Finish Wearing Off Steering Wheel Spokes and/or Steering Wheel Shroud (Replace Spokes and/or Shroud)

Subject:Painted Finish Wearing Off Steering Wheel Spokes and/or Steering Wheel Shroud (Replace Spokes and/or Shroud)

Models:2004-2006 Pontiac Grand Prix


This bulletin is being revised to update the models years, repair procedure, parts and warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-02-35-002A (Section 02 -- Steering).

Condition 1

Some customers may comment that the paint finish is wearing or coming off the steering wheel spokes and/or the steering wheel shroud.

Condition 2

Some customers may comment that the paint finish is peeling or flaking off the steering wheel shroud (rear cover).

Correction 1

Replace the steering wheel spoke covers following this procedure:

  1. Remove the air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SI.
  2. Remove the two screws from the steering wheel spoke cover.

    3. Object Number: 1774020 Size: SH
  3. Remove the spoke cover and disconnect the electrical connectors. If equipped, remove the steering wheel controls.
  4. Remove the control from the spoke cover by releasing the retaining tab with a small screw driver.
  5. Install the controller into the spoke cover.
  6. If equipped, install the steering wheel controls.
  7. Reconnect the electrical connector and install the spoke cover to the wheel.
  8. Install the screws.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3.5N·m(31 lb in).

  9. Install the air bag. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SI.

Correction 2

Replace the steering wheel shroud. Refer to Steering Wheel Shroud Replacement in SI.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

19149693

Base Wheel W/Leather, Radio Controls and Cruise (2006)

19149694

Leather Wheel W/Radio Controls, Cruise, TUTD (Tap Up & Tap Down) (GXP-V8) (2006)

19149695

Base Wheel W/Cruise and Leather (2004-2005)

19149696

Leather Wheel W/Radio, Cruise, TUTD (Tap UP & Tap Down) (V6 & GXP-V8) (2004-2005)

89045181

Spoke Kit for Vehicles w/o Steering Wheel Controls

89045182

Spoke Kit for Vehicles w/Steering Wheel Controls

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E9411*

Steering Wheel Spoke Cover - Replace

0.3 hr

E7020

Wheel Steering -- Replace

0.4  hr

Add

To Replace Shroud

0.1 hr

*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.