Campaign - Hood Release Cable Routing

November 16, 1998

BULLETIN NO.
98-024

YEAR
1997

MODEL
CL

VIN APPLICATION
See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Product Update: Hood Release Cable

BACKGROUND

The hood release cable may be misrouted, allowing it to rub against the radiator. If so, the cable may damage the radiator and cause a coolant leak.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1997 2.2CL: From VIN 19UYA1...VL011924
thru VIN VL014745

1997 3.0CL: From VIN 19UYA2...VL000928
thru VIN VL004932

Not all vehicles within these affected VIN ranges are eligible for this campaign. Verity the vehicle's eligibility before beginning any repairs.

Customer has a campaign letter - If the customer comes in with a product update campaign letter (see the example at the end of this service bulletin), repair the vehicle and file a warranty claim. Attach a copy of the letter to the repair order.

No letter - If a customer brings in a 1997 CL for service and does not have a letter, verify that the vehicle is eligible for this campaign.

^ If it is outside the VIN ranges given, it is not eligible and no repair is needed.

^ If it is within the VIN ranges given, verify its eligibility:

- A VIN Status Inquiry on DCS shows the vehicle is affected.

- The VIN is on your Campaign Responsibility Report.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION





All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of the product update campaign. An example of the customer letter is in this service bulletin.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Inspect the routing of the hood release cable, and anchor the cable with a cable tie. If necessary, paint the radiator to protect it.

PARTS INFORMATION

Cable tie: P/N 32132-5M4-003

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Plastikote Spray Enamel:
2.2CL - P/N 215, Low Gloss Black
3.0CL - P/N 207, Aluminum

Purchase locally at an automotive or building supply store.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood.





2. Check the routing of the hood release cable.

^ If the cable is properly routed inside the bulkhead, go to step 4.

^ If the cable is not properly routed inside the bulkhead, continue to step 3.





3. Tuck the cable up into the bulkhead so it no longer interferes with the radiator.





4. Install the cable tie (see PARTS INFORMATION).

5. Inspect the top part of the radiator for signs of damage from contact by the hood release cable.

^ If there are no signs of damage, center-punch the VIN, and return the car to the customer. If there are signs of damage, go to the appropriate radiator painting procedure.

RADIATOR PAINTING 2.2CL

1. Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets and cushions.





2. Unclip the A/C line from the upper radiator hose.

3. Remove the A/C line bracket mounting bolts from the radiator bulkhead. Pivot the bracket up and back.

4. Push the top of the radiator back toward the engine.

5. Clean up any dirt and debris in the top part of the radiator. Dry the radiator thoroughly.

6. Paint the cable contact area of the radiator (see REQUIRED MATERIALS).

7. Reinstall the A/C line bracket, the mounting brackets and cushions, and clip the A/C line to the upper radiator hose.





8. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.

RADIATOR PAINTING - 3.0CL

1. Remove the front engine compartment cover (7 clips).

2. Remove the upper radiator mounting brackets and cushions.

3. Push the top of the radiator back toward the engine.





4. Clean up any dirt and debris in the top part of the radiator. Dry the radiator thoroughly.

5. Paint the cable contact area of the radiator (see REQUIRED MATERIALS).

6. Reinstall the mounting brackets and cushions, and the engine compartment cover.





7. Center-punch a completion mark above the first character of the engine compartment VIN.