Electra Park Avenue V8-307 5.0L (1983)
6.
Orient the ground strap as shown in the illustration and solder the strap's tinned end to the prepared surface area of the pad's metal insert.
Note the caution on overheating.
7.
Locate and drill an 1/8" diameter hole in the metal pinch weld flange below the windshield; centerline of vehicle and equidistant between the
defroster ducts.
8.
Clean the area around the drilled hole with crocus cloth to remove any body primer paint.
9.
Partially install the instrument panel pad to allow attaching the ground strap ring terminal and P/N 138479 or equivalent zinc plated serrated
washer to the pinch weld flange with P/N 22506732 or equivalent zinc plated tapping screw.
NOTICE:
Serrated washer is to be positioned between the ring terminal and grounding surface.
10.
Torque the attaching screw to 1.4 +/- .2 N-m (12 +/- 2 in.lbs.).
11.
Complete the installation and fastening of the instrument panel pad as outlined in Section 8C of the Service Manual.
