Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
converter)
Washer (hanger to
9439512
1981 F
2
converter)
Clamp, Exhaust (2-1/4")
1259609
1981-82 F
1
*Refer to special instructions outlined in the Warranty Credit section of this bulletin.
SPECIAL TOOLS:
A.
Converter Bead Replacement Tool Kit
Each Pontiac Dealer was shipped one (1) complete catalytic converter Bead Exchange Kit (J-34255), no charge. The kit consists of:
J-34155-1
Sifting Pan (Qty. 1)
J-34155-2
Storage Pans (Qty. 2)
J-34155-3
Funnel (Qty. 1)
In the event additional kits are required by the dealer, they may be purchased from:
Kent-Moore Tool Division
Kent-Moore Corporation
29784 Little Mack
Roseville, MI 48066
B.
Converter Plug Installer
As part of the 1983 essential service tool program, Converter Plug Installer (J-34118) has been forwarded from source to all Pontiac Dealers.
ENCLOSED WITH THE COPY OF THIS BULLETIN
A list of those vehicles involved which our records indicate are in your geographical area is attached for your follow-up. Advise the zone if vehicles
appearing on the attached list are not in your area. (If a list of vehicles is not attached, our records indicate no affected vehicles in your area.)
If a vehicle has been transferred or sold to another location, please forward the new name and address of the vehicle to your Pontiac zone office.
RECORDING COMPLETION
Campaign completion will be recorded from "PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PAID
WARRANTY CLAIMS". Owners are being asked to present the owner reply card for identification to their dealer at the time they bring in their vehicle
to have the campaign performed.
DEALERS SHOULD STILL SUBMIT WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR CREDIT IN THEIR NORMAL MANNER WHEN THEY PERFORM THE
SERVICE AS FOLLOWS:
(A completed warranty claim is to be kept as a permanent record of completion.)
WARRANTY CREDIT
A separate repair order must be used for each vehicle.
OTHER*
FAILURE
LABOR
LABOR
LABOR
DESCRIPTION
CODE
OPERATION
HOURS
HOURS
Inspect Catalytic
96
V1680
.2
0.1 Hr.
Converter
Inspect and Replace
96
V1682
.9
0.1 Hr.
Catalytic Converter
When Part Number 25056680 (upper bed bead kit) and/or Part Number 25056682 (lower bed bead kit) are needed to repair a vehicle, the entire cost of
the bead kit should be claimed on the vehicle for which the kit was purchased even though the entire kit is not used to complete the repair. Subsequent
use of the remaining beads from the kit for future repairs must not be claimed for credit.
