FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Important Service Instructions

IMPORTANT


DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

EMISSIONS RECALL # 420 -- AIR BLEED CONTROL VALVE


^ This recall applies only to 1983 Model Year passenger cars equipped with 2.2L carbureted engines and manual transmissions.


^ Service procedure requirements include:


^ Install air bleed control valve harness.


^ Retard basic engine timing 4 degrees from current VECI label settings.


^ Adjust engine idle speed.


^ Select correct VECI update label from parts package and install it to cover the right portion of the original label.


NOTE: Repairs may be audited by the Environmental Protection Agency. It is essential to complete each section of the service procedure completely and accurately.