Vision V6-215 3.5L SOHC (1995)
Air Duct: All Technical Service Bulletins
Defrost Ducts - Do Not Defrost The Bottom Of Windshield
NO: 24-11-95
GROUP: Heating & A/C
DATE: Aug. 11, 1995
SUBJECT:
Windshield Defrost
Improvement
MODELS:
1993 - 1995 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE DEC. 1, 1994 (MDH 12-11-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The bottom portion of the windshield does not defrost when subjected to temperatures below 30°F and/or with snow/ice buildup on the bottom portion of
the windshield.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
4814040
I/P Plenum Pad
1
4758823
I/P Top Cover Assembly, with ATC
1
4758824
I/P Top Cover Assembly, without ATC
AR
4746277
Foam Strips, 1993 M.Y. Only
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the I/P top cover and plenum pad and modifying the defrost ducts (defrost duct modification on 1993 models).
1.
Record radio presets, disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2.
Remove right and left instrument panel end caps held in place by a series of clips.
3.
Remove right and left interior kick panels.
4.
Remove right side bezel from instrument panel.
5.
Remove center instrument panel bezel held in place by four clips.
6.
Remove center console from vehicle (if equipped)
7.
Lower the glove box assembly by pressing in on the sides of the glove box. Remove four air bag screws located behind glove box and close glove
box.
8.
Remove lower bolster retaining screws, disconnect trunk release and glove box light wiring, and remove bolster.
9.
Remove the instrument panel top cover by carefully prying up until retaining clips are disengaged.
10.
Remove right and left windshield "A" pillar trim covers.
11.
Remove five bolts located at the base of the windshield that hold instrument panel to the cowl.
12.
Disconnect the scan tool (DRB III) connector from brace.
13.
Remove instrument panel ground strap, located on the lower left side of the center console.
14.
Remove under column duct and left floor duct.
15.
Disconnect 60-way wiring connector on the left side and all related connectors.
