DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Radiator: Customer Interest
Cooling System - Radiator Cover Upper Panel Cracking
Bulletin No.: 04-08-63-001
Date: January 27, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Radiator Support Sight Shield/Engine Compartment Upper Filler Panel Material Brittle/Cracked/Torn/Worn (Replace Radiator Support Sight Shield)
Models:
2000-2004 Cadillac DeVille
Built Prior To October, 2003 (10/03)
Condition
Some customers may comment on the condition of the radiator cover/upper filler panel material being cracked/torn/worn or brittle and disintegrates
when manually handled.
Cause
This condition may be due to the radiator cover being exposed to high ambient temperatures for long periods of time.
Correction
Replace the radiator support sight shield/engine compartment upper filler panel. An improved radiator cover was put into production in September, 2003
and is now available from GMSPO. Refer to the replacement procedure in this bulletin.
Replacement Procedure
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Remove the push-in retainers (2) that secure the upper filler panel (1) to the vehicle.
3.
Remove the upper filler panel (1) from the vehicle.
4.
Install the new upper filler panel, P/N 25768992, to the vehicle.
5.
Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to secure the upper filler panel (1).
6.
Close the hood.
