1990 NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN INFORMATION. Buick Reatta 1990

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# 1990 NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN INFORMATION

#### MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1990 BUICKS

1. 1990 Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklets 2. 1990 Buick Service Manuals 3. 1990 Buick Owner's Manuals 4. 1990 Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label 5. 1990 Service Parts Identification Label 6. 1990 New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheets 7. 1990 Buick Passenger Car Maintenance Schedule Booklet 8. 1990 Buick Labor Time Guide 9. 1990 Buick Bulletin Binders 10. 1990 Paint Codes

1. WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSISTANCE ON 1990 BUICK NEW CARS

For 1990, a single booklet containing warranty information relative to the new car, emission systems, tire and corrosion is used:

#25534528 - 1990 Warranty and Owner Assistance Information For Buick New Cars

Owner assistance satisfaction procedures, the GM mediation/arbitration program, special policy adjustment programs, and the GM Protection Plan are all outlined in this booklet. A separate tire warranty folder is included to outline warranty as provided by individual tire manufacturers.

The owner's name, address, Vehicle Identification Number, date of delivery and mileage at the time of delivery, are all to be typed on the inside of the front cover of the booklet in the space provided. There is a space provided on the back of the folder for the dealer name, address and dealer code.

It is very important that the Owner and Vehicle Information on the booklet be correct. This information will be the only means of owner identification for properly processed, the Vehicle Identification Number must be correct. Owners should be instructed to carry their Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklets in their vehicles at all times.

2. 1990 SERVICE MANUALS

1990 service manuals will be shipped to all Buick dealers in September 1989, as follows:

LeSabre and Electra/Park Avenue Electrical Systems Manual LeSabre and Electra/Park Avenue Service Manual Riviera/Reatta New Product Information Manual Skylark Service Manual Century Service Manual Estate Wagon Service Manual Regal Service Manual

Continuing in 1990, the Buick LeSabre and Electra/Park Avenue will have a specifically designed service manual for electrical systems. This manual provides complete service information for each electrical system and remains exclusive to Buick for 1990. Other features include:

Electrical schematics with point-to-point checks and component operation included Complete electrical harness and component location illustrations Illustrated remove, repair and install procedures Diagnosis tables or "trouble tree" charts Service part name reference chart

Similarly, the new graphic format for body service information will be continued for the Buick LeSabre and Electra/Park Avenue in 1990. However, for 1990, body and chassis, service information will be combined into one manual. The 1990 final edition Riviera/Reatta Service Manual which replaces the New Product Information Manual is tentatively scheduled for publication in February, 1990.

Additional manuals can be ordered on the "Service Publications for Buick Dealers" order form which is included with selected manual shipments or available from your Zone/Branch Office.

3. 1990 OWNER'S MANUALS

For 1990 there area total of eight (8) owner's manuals.

Part #25534159 - Century Part #25534520 - Estate Wagon Part #25534521 - Electra/Park Avenue Part #25534522 - Riviera Part #25534527 - Regal Part #25534524 - LeSabre Part #25534526 - Skylark Part #25534523 - Reatta

Portfolios (contain Owner's Manual & Maintenance Schedule)

Part #25534533 - Reatta Part #25536805 - Riviera Part #25537510 - Ultra

#### NOTE: Portfolios are for domestic deliveries only!

4. 1990 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL

In accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations, A Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label is being affixed to all 1990 model Buicks.

The label will have a certification statement, Vehicle Identification Number, month and year that the vehicle was built. The label will be attached horizontally to the left front door inner panel lock facing on all models.

The lower portion of the label will have the tire size and tire pressure information.

Due to the certification label's location, it may be subject to damage during car shipment and new vehicle pre-delivery service or may be required due to door repair or replacement.

To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:

A. Check Vehicle Identification Number on engine block and identification number on instrument panel to see that they match.

B. Send a readable machine copy of the vehicle invoice, along with a letter of explanation to your Zone/Branch Office, Attention Ass't. Zone Manager - Service/Branch Manager.

#### NOTE: Replacement labels are only available for current model year.

5. SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Assembly centers no longer use a Body Number Plate that contains paint and trim information. This information, along with options and build content is now recorded on the Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. Care should be taken to transfer the SPID label or its information, if panel to which label is affixed requires replacement. Replacement SPID labels are not available.

6. 1990 NEW VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FORM

For the New Vehicle Inspection and Delivery Procedure which was introduced in 1983, use New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheet 101072, revised 8/88. This form is shipped with each Buick delivered to you. Additional forms may be obtained through your Publication Service Order Form.

7. 1990 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

For 1990 there is one (1) vehicle maintenance schedule booklet for all cars, part number 10122641.

8. 1990 LABOR TIME GUIDE - MICROPUBLICATIONS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR REVIEW FORMS

Approximately September, 1989, one (1) set of micropublications will be mailed to all dealers; each set will consist of the following material:

Labor Time Guide Dealer Service Bulletin Update Dealer Campaign Bulletin Update 1990 Service Manuals

Additional quantities, if previously ordered, will be supplied, based upon records on file at time of mailing. All requests for additional microfiche sets are to be processed directly thru GM Photographic. Additional order forms are available from your Zone Office.

Labor Time Guide - All claims processed on the date of receipt or after will be processed on the basis of operations and labor time allowances provided.

Printed Labor Time Guide

The 1990 Labor Time Guide is also available in printed format. This publication can be ordered on the "Publication Services for Buick Materials and Manuals" Order Form. Printed Labor Time Guides will automatically be sent to dealers who have previously ordered on a continuing basis.

9. 1990 BUICK BULLETIN BINDERS

Binders and index tabs should be ordered using the "Service Publications For Buick Dealers" Order Form. Binders and tabs have been sent to dealers who previously ordered on a continuing basis.

10. 1990 PAINT CODES

Color chip sheets for the 1990 Buick Paints will again be available from DuPont, Ditzler, Inmont (Rinshed-Mason), Sherwin Williams, Acme/Rogers and Martin-Senour.

The following charts indicate 1990 exterior paint supplier stock number, the WA numbers and vehicles the paint is used on. The paint numbers listed in this bulletin along with clearcoat materials, are or soon will be available from local paint suppliers. Please note that the Service Parts Identification Label includes paint information.

When contacting your local paint supplier for repair materials, make sure that you specify the type of material needed. If your paint supplier is unable to provide you with the material needed, ask him to contact his manufacturer sales representative for assistance.

#### 1990 BUICK EXTERIOR COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT MASON ---- ------ ---- ----- ------- ------ ----- 11 WHITE C/O 3967 ABJ 5338 2080 12 SILVER MET C/O 8535 AJ 3746 B8501 15001 15 MED. GRAY MET. C/O 8573 ABJ 3749 B8502 15004

9000/ 41 BLACK C/O 848 AB 9300 99S STD 1240

26 LT. BLUE MET. C/O 8964 ABJ 3966 B8704 17005

29 DK. MED. BLUE C/O 8970 AB 3968 B8706 17007

52 COPPER BEIGE B/C 9179 B 4088 B8870 18007 57 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9180 ABJ 4090 B8872 18008 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 9181 AB 4092 B8875 18009 79 DK. RED MET. 9241 B 4233 B9016 20010 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 9279 4092 B8876 18018 74 FLAME RED MET. 8748 3823 B8610 16017 78 DK. MAPLE MET. 9078 4232 B9010 20004 23 MED. MAUI BLUE 9184 4084 B8864 18010 33 LT. DRIFTWOOD MET 9022 3970 B8707 85 MED. SLATE MET. 9235 4234 B9011 20008 87 GUNMETAL MET. 9243 4009 89 AUTUMN MAPLE MET. 8237 3532 B8385 13131 93 WHITE DIAMOND 8933 3680 B8609/B8469 16021 (BASE FOR 4175)

95 WHITE DIAMOND 8933 4175 B8889 (BASE FOR 3680) SHERWIN- PAINT WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ---- ----- ------------- ------ 11 WHITE 12 SILVER MET 34380 30-5371 15 MED. GRAY MET. 34381 30-5372

LI0B-1738 41 BLACK 3000 (ACME) 3069 4590 (ROGERS)

26 LT. BLUE MET. 35865 35865

29 DK. MED. BLUE 35866 35866

52 COPPER BEIGE 37082 37082 57 LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 37084 37084 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 37086 37086 79 DK. RED MET. 42029 42029 59 DK. BEECHWOOD MET. 37086 37036 74 FLAME RED MET. 35320 30-5485 78 DK. MAPLE MET. 42495 42495 23 MED. MAUI BLUE 37080 37080 33 LT. DRIFTWOOD MET 35905 35905 85 MED. SLATE MET. 42030 42030 87 GUNMETAL MET. 89 AUTUMN MAPLE MET. 33074 30-5244 93 WHITE DIAMOND GRND. COAT 39245 39244 (BASE FOR 4175) MID COAT 39245 39245

95 WHITE DIAMOND 37099 37099 (BASE FOR 3680)

#### 1990 BUICK EXTERIOR COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT MASON ---- ----- --- ----- ------- ------ ----- 18 SLATE GRAY 9234 NEW 4222 B9001 20007 40 WHITE C/C C/O 8554 NWHCE33 3680 B8469 13570 13 SILVER MET C/C C/O 9021 NWHCE33 3822 D8590 15365 87 GUN METAL MET C/C 9243 NWHCE33 4009 41 BLACK C/C C/O 8555 HC33 9700 99S 13572 14 BLACK MET. C/O 8767 NEW 3961 8701 17002 22 LT. BLUE MET. B/C C/O 8966 NWHE 3964 B8703 17003 28 BLACK SAPPHIRE MET. B/C C/O 8743 HCE 3885 B8618 16003 83 MED. BLUE FM MET. B/C C/O 8993 CE33 3995 B8720 17028 27 MED. BLUE MET B/C C/O 8742 NW 3967 B8705 17004 62 LT. BEECHWOOD MET B/C 9089 NWH 4094 B8877 18003 69 MED. BEECHWOOD MET B/C 9091 H 4109 B8880 18004 95 LT. ANTELOPE F/M B/C 9093 CE 4104 B8889 18005 72 MED. GARNET RED MET. B/C C/O 8979 CENWH 3986 B8713 17021 76 DK. GARNET MED MET. B/C C/O 8984 CENH33 3989 B8716 17023 81 BRIGHT RED C/O 8774 33 3794 C8508 15265 66 DK. AUBURN MET. 9236 NEW 4227 B9007 20009 70 TORCH RED 9076 NEW 4228 B9014 20003 64 LT. AUBURN MET. 9068 NEW 4226 B9006 20001

PAINT SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ---- ----- -------------- ------- 18 SLATE GRAY 42022 42022 40 WHITE C/C C/O 33755 30-5295 13 SILVER MET C/C C/O 35369 30-5491 87 GUN METAL MET C/C 41 BLACK C/C C/O 33756 30-5096 14 BLACK MET. C/O 35877 35877 22 LT. BLUE MET. B/C C/O 35879 35879 28 BLACK SAPPHIRE MET. B/C C/O 35313 30-5520 83 MED. BLUE FM MET. B/C C/O 35900 35900 27 MED. BLUE MET B/C C/O 35882 35882 62 LT. BEECHWOOD MET B/C 37088 37088 69 MED. BEECHWOOD MET B/C 37091 37091 95 LT. ANTELOPE F/M B/C 37099 37099 72 MED. GARNET RED MET. B/C C/O 35894 35894 76 DK. GARNET MED MET. B/C C/O 35895 35895 81 BRIGHT RED C/O 34983 30-5464 66 DK. AUBURN MET. 42024 42024 70 TORCH RED 64 LT. AUBURN MET. 42068 42068

B/C - BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT C/O - CARRY OVER COLOR - NEW ON THIS CAR LINE

#### 1990 BUICK STRIPING COLORS

INMONT/ SHERWIN- PAINT PPG RINSHED WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR WA# DITZLER DUPONT MASON (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ---- ----- --- ------- ------ ----- ------------- ------- F10A-2864 5644 (ACME) 11A WHITE C/O 3967 2058 5338 2080 5644 (ROGERS) 32-3929 14A LT. GRAY 8670 33856 C8529 18A GUN METAL C/O 8291 33750 C8441 14036 34102 26700 FlOB-1738 80 (ACME) 19A BLACK C/O 848 9300 99S A946 5644 (ROGERS) 8800 20A LT. SAPPHIRE C/O 7456 16313 D8009 36466 36466 21A DK. SAPPHIRE C8787 17055 36464 36464 34A MED. BEECHWOOD 9274 26298 D8869 17537 49A ANTELOPE BEIGE 9200 4101 B8886 17538 38402 38402 55A GOLD C/O 8589 25509 D8276 15076G 34105 26703 59A COPPER BEIGE 8973 25894 D8753 17053 66A ORANGE 8002 60909 45261 9500 67A DK. BROWN C/O 8001 45260 68A LT. ROSEWOOD 8874 51285 C8782 17051 72A DK. ROSEWOOD 8872 51282 C8783 17050 73A DK. GARNET 9106 51286 C8790 17056 11892 (ACME) 75A RED C/O 4721 72128 43592 4518R 11892 (ROGERS 26272 76A GARNET RED 8852 51211 C8643 16086 79A DK. GARNET 8863 51167 C8525 15071 34868 26728 08A PASTEL SLATE 9234 42022 42022 10A MED. SLATE 9643 34843 20030 43369 43369 44A DK. AUBURN 9646 26796 C9038 20033 43372 43372 15A DK. SLATE 9644 34842 C9036 20031 22A LT. BLUE 8658 15891 C8520 15073 28A DK BLUE 8659 15892 C8521 15074 43A LT. AUBURN 9645 26795 C9037 20032 58A LT. CHESTNUT 8851 25775 16083

#### 1990 BUICK VINYL ROOF COLORS

INMONT/ PAINT SERIES PPG RINSHED CODE COLOR WA# USAGE DITZLER DUPONT MASON ---- ----- --- ----- ------- ------ ----- 2-1094 11T WHITE C/O 8936 ACHE 2-130 B8469 16110

19T BLACK C/O 848 ACH -120 B8479 4416

28T BLK. SAPPHIRE MET. C/O 8743 CHE 2-1273 B8618 62T LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 9089 2-1314 B8877 76T DK. GRNT. RED MET. C/O 8984 CHE 2-1272 B8716 13T SILVER 7781 HE 2-1052 B8402 22T LT. BLUE 8966 HE 2-1271 B8703 85T MED. SLATE GRAY MET. 9235 E 2-1366 B9011 95T LT. ANTELOPE MET. 9093 E 2-1301 B8889 66T DK. AUBURN MET. 9236 2-1364 B9007

SHERWIN- PAINT WILLIAMS MARTIN CODE COLOR (ACME-ROGERS) SENOUR ---- ----- ------------- ------

11T WHITE C/O 35781 26851 J4-1990 19T BLACK C/O 9739 (ACME) 16082 9739 (ROGERS) 28T BLK. SAPPHIRE MET. C/O 36593 36593 62T LT. BEECHWOOD MET. 38561 38561 76T DK. GRNT. RED MET. C/O 36597 36597 13T SILVER 34123 26704 22T LT. BLUE 36595 36595 85T MED. SLATE GRAY MET. 36599 36599 95T LT. ANTELOPE MET. 38563 38563 66T DK. AUBURN MET.

#### 1990 Special Order Colors

Paint PPG Code Color WA# Code Number ---- ----- ---- ------------

08 Mary Kay Pink 7795 70748 08 Mary Kay Pink 9601 73365

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