Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 92E22S1
Date: 920501
Overview of Recall 92E22 Supplement # 1
TO: All Dealers
May, 1992
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 92E22 Supplement # 1 - Disconnected Fuel Vapor hoses on Certain 1989-Model Thunderbirds and Cougars Equipped With 3.8L
Engines - Alternative Technical Instructions and Labor Times.
REFERENCE:
Dealer Bulletin Dated March, 1992, Subject: Emissions Recall 92E22.
OASIS Message # 2682, Dated April 7, 1992
REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT
The technical instructions in this supplement have been developed as an alternative method of inspecting the cars involved in this recall. These
instructions are in addition to the instructions contained in the referenced bulletin which requires the use of a Rotunda 9134-00003 (or equivalent) Fuel
Tank Assembly Leak Tester.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND LABOR ALLOWANCE
Attachment II, "Labor Allowances", and
Attachment III, "Technical Instructions" are attached reflecting the alternative method of inspection. Please file this information with the referenced
bulletin.
Attachment II- Labor and Parts Information
ATTACHMENT II
Emissions Recall 92E22-S1
Alternative Method
LABOR ALLOWANCE
Inspect (Alternative Method) and, If Necessary, Connect the Vapor Hose between the Fuel Tank Vapor Valve and the Tube to the Carbon Canister,
Prepare and Attach an Authorized Modifications Decal. Provide Owners of California Cars With Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction
Certificates.
1.2 Hrs. - Insert in Box "C" on Form 1864
Note:
Add 0.1 Hour Administrative Allowance to the total repair time.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
Parts will not be direct shipped for this recall. Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels.
Attachment III - Technical Instructions
VAPOR HOSE INSPECTION/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1989 Model Thunderbird/Cougar - 50 States with 3.8L Engines
Inspection/Replacement Procedure
WARNING:
FUEL SUPPLY LINES ON VEHICLES WITH FUEL INJECTED ENGINES WILL REMAIN PRESSURIZED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.
