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# 1984 NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN

#### Models Affected: ALL 1984 BUICKS

1. 1984 New Bulletin Format 2. 1984 Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklets (3) 3. 1984 Buick Service Manuals (2) 4. 1984 Buick Owner's Manuals (7) 5. 1984 Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label 6. 1984 New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheets 7. 1984 Buick Passenger Car Maintenance Schedule Folders (2) 8. 1984 Paint Codes 9. 1984 Buick Labor Time Guide 10. 1984 Buick Bulletin Binders

1. 1984 NEW BULLETIN FORMAT

A new bulletin numbering system is being introduced for 1984. The new system should make filing and locating of specific bulletins easier. For example, beginning in 1984, the bulletin number will indicate model year, subject (file) group and numerical sequence within that group. See illustration below:

Bulletin No. 84-5-2

84 = Denotes Model Year of Vehicle 5 = Denotes File Group - Brakes 2 = Denotes 2nd Bulletin issued in Brake Group.

Date Sept. '83

Ref. No. 84-001 = For Internal Office Use Only

The most significant change in filing groups will be in the engine and transmission groups. The breakdown for these two groups is as follows:

#### Engine

Group 6 6A 6B * Engine 6F 6H

6C 6E * Fuel Systems, Driveability & Emission and Turbo 6J 6D Engine Electrical

#### Transmission

Group 7 Transmissions (Manual & Clutch) 7-125 125C 7-200 200C & 200-4R 7-250 250C 7-325 325-4L 7-440 440-T4

* Bulletins in these groups are considered a single group for sequential numbering purposes. The entire group format now closely parallels the chassis service manual format.

2. WARRANTY AND OWNER ASSISTANCE ON 1984 BUICK NEW CARS (3)

There are three booklets (all cars except California - Part #2551581, California Only Gasoline Engines - Part #2551482 and California Diesel Fueled Engines - Part #25514863 which contain warranty information relative to the new car emission systems, tires, and corrosion.

These publications have been dramatically changed for 1984. They are booklets instead of folders. Owner assistance satisfaction procedures, the GM mediation/arbitration program, special policy adjustment programs, and the GM Continuous 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 front of the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information 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 1984 booklet be correct. This information will be the only means of owner identification for repairs covered under warranty. In order for dealer warranty claims to be properly processed at Flint, 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.

3. 1984 SERVICE MANUALS

The 1984 Chassis Service Manual was shipped to all Buick dealers prior to September 1, 1983. Again for 1984 it is loose leaf publication in two volumes, covering all model. Two post type binders were also shipped at the same time. These binders should greatly improve page retention over the ring type binder used in 1983.

The 1983 Fisher Body Service Manual will be shipped to all Buick Management Contact Dealers in October, 1983.

4. 1984 BUICK OWNER'S MANUALS

For 1984, there will be a total of seven (7) owner's manuals. Wagon information is included within its car line's owner's manual.

25515765 - Skylark Series 25518860 - Electra Series 25515767 - Century Series 25515766 - Regal Series 25515816 - LeSabre Series 25515768 - Skyhawk Series 25515815 - Riveria Series

5. 1984 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 1983 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, new vehicle pre-delivery service, through door repair or replacement.

To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:

a. Obtain an impression of the Vehicle Identification Number on the engine block by rubbing a pencil lightly over a piece of paper held in place against the block.

b. Obtain build date, if at all possible, from damaged certification label.

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

d. Obtain the vehicle order number from invoice.

e. Send the readable impression and build date from Steps 1 and 2 above and the vehicle order number taken from the invoice, along with a letter of explanation to:

Buick Motor Division ATTN: J.D. Mack Manager, Technical Service Flint, MI 48550

6. 1984 NEW VEHICLE INSPECTION PRDCEDURE FORM

The New Vehicle Inspection and Delivery Procedure which was introduced in 1983, includes a new NVI for 1984. The new process is now fully implemnted. Therefore, use New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheet 101072 This form is shipped with each Buick delivered to you. Additional forms may be obtained through your Zone Office.

7. 1984 GENERAL MOTORS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOLDERS

Two (2) maintenance schedule folders are being used for 1984. They are as follows:

Folder Number Model Usage ------------- ----------- 14065969 CM Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Only All 50 states

14065971 GM Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Only All 50 states

A newly expanded feature is a more elaborate breakdown between schedules for those owners who subject their cars to either moderate or heavy usage and those who operate their cars under very light and/or ideal conditions. Each item is keyed to Scheduled Maintenance Services and is marked at the proper intervals to either have the item check or serviced. Individual items are numbered and have a corresponding numbered paragraph explaining the maintenance recommendations. There is also a chart on Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (and their usage) in the Maintenance Schedule Folder, and an Owner Inspections and Service Checklist. The checklist describes those items which should be inspected at appropriate intervals by the owner or a qualified technician. Owners should be made aware of this folder, and be encouraged to record servicing dates and mileages for their records.

8. 1984 PAINT CODES

Color chip sheets for the 1984 Buick paints will again be available from Dupont, Ditzler, Inmont (Rinshed-Mason), Sherwin-Williams, Acme/Rogers and Martin-Senour. Each Buick dealer will be sent two (2) copies of each as they become available to us. Those not included with this bulletin will be sent out as they become available.

PAINT SUPPLIER STOCK NUMBER

PAINT COLOR RINSHED- SHERWIN CODE NAME DUPONT DITZLER MASON WILLIAMS ---- ---- ------ ------- ----- -------- 11 White 5388 2058 2080 L10A-2864 17 Silver Met. B8467 3659 14072 33956 19 Black 99 9300 Std Black L10B-1738 22 Lt. Royal Blue Met. B8308 3522 13106 (L) 32895 13107 (E) 13108 (W) 27 Med. Dk. Royal Blue Met. B8304 3525 13100 (L) 32701 13111 (E) 13112 (W) 42 Lt. Grayfern Met. B8309 3526 13114 32902 48 Dk. Grayfern Met. B8303 3528 13115 32702 59 Beige 45205 3087 13521 L10-3902 60 Lt. Sand Gray B8307 3530 13120 32704 62 Lt. Briar Brown Mt. B8310 3531 13121 (L) 32896 13122 (E) 13123 (W) 67 Dr. Briar Brown Mt. B8305 3534 13127 (L) 32705 13128 (E) 13129 (W) 73 Lt. Maple B8108 3331 13522V 31055 74 * Autum Maple B8385 3532 13131V 33074 75 Spectra Red B8115 3332 12229V 31056 78 Dk. Autumn Maple Mt. C8310 3553 13132F 33075 85 * Saddle Tan B8468 3682 14073D 33753 87 * Med. Sand Gray B8311 3538 13135 32706

PAINT COLOR ACME/ MARTIN CODE NAME RODGERS SENOUR ---- ---- ------- ------- 11 White 5644 30-3929 17 Silver Met. 33956 30-5315 19 Black 3000/4590 3069 22 Lt. Royal Blue Met. 32895 30-5229

32701 30-5179 27 Med. Dk. Royal Blue Met.

30-5234 42 Lt. Grayfern Met. 32902 48 Dk. Grayfern Met. 32702 30-5180 59 Beige 25401 30-4731 60 Lt. Sand Gray 32704 30-5182 62 Lt. Briar Brown Mt. 32896 30-5230

67 Dr. Briar Brown Mt. 32705 30-5183

73 Lt. Maple 31055 30-4988 74 * Autum Maple 33074 30-5244 75 Spectra Red 31056 30-4989 78 Dk. Autumn Maple Mt. 33075 30-5245 85 * Saddle Tan 33753 30-5293 87 * Med. Sand Gray 32706 30-5184

* Firemist Colors

9. 1984 LABOR TIME GUIDE - MICROPUBLICATIONS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR REVIEW FORMS

Approximately September 26, 1983, one (1) set of micropublications will be mailed to all dealers, each set will consist of the followg material:

Labor Time Guide - 1984 (2)

Dealer Technical Bulletin Update - October 1982 - August 1983 (1)

Dealer Information Bulletin Update - October 1982 - August 1983 (3)

Dealer Service Bulletin Update - All 1983 (1) (New Bulletin Format Beginning 1983)

Dealer Campaign Bulletin Update - October 1982 - August 1983 (2)

Essential/Available Tool Catalog Update - 1983 (1)

Additional quanitities, 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.

10. 1984 BUICK BULLETIN BINDERS

Orders for binders and index tabs should be sent directly to Buick Motor Division in care of Office Services Department, as shown on the order form included with this Bulletin.

It will not be necessary to include a check for your order, as all orders will be charged against your Open Parts Account.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.