Lucerne V6-3.9L (2009)
Ash Tray: Customer Interest
Interior - Front Console Ashtray Binds/Loose
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-08-110-008A
Date: October 07, 2009
Subject: Front Center Console Ashtray Will Not Work Properly/Binds/Loose (Replace Ashtray Components)
Models:
2006-2009 Buick Lucerne
2006-2009 Cadillac DTS
with Front Bucket Seats (RPO A51)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2009 model year and update the Correction, Parts and Warranty information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 08-08-110-008 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the center console ashtray door will not work properly, binds or is loose.
Cause
This condition may be caused by movement of the ashtray door mechanism, which may allow the spring retainer (1) to become slightly outboard of the
retainer link (2). This positioning most commonly leads to the retainer not having full contact with the link's triangular stand-off (circled above), causing
the tip of the stand-off to become sheared off/broken.
Correction
The ashtray components are available separately from the center console ashtray assembly. Technicians are to replace the ashtray mechanism
components following the steps below:
Components: Ashtray Door Pop-up Spring, Retainer Link and Pop-up Spring Retainer
1. Remove the front floor console front ashtray. Refer to Front Floor Console Front Ashtray Replacement in SI.
