For 1990-2009 cars

# ASHTRAY REPL. PROCEDURES AND SERVICE PART NUMBER

#### SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON ASHTRAY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES AND SERVICE PART NUMBERS

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992-93 "E" AND "K" MODELS

This bulletin includes service part numbers for the console ashtray assembly and describes a procedure for console ashtray replacement for 1992-93 E and K models. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire console trim plate assembly to service console ashtray components.

Ashtray Service Part Numbers:

Included below and in Figure 1 is a summary of GMSPO service part numbers for the ashtray assembly and component parts.

Please note the following items:

0 Console trim plates are serviced as complete assemblies by colour (vinyl trim plates) and in wood grain (zebrano and mahogany). Trim plate assemblies include all ashtray components including cigar lighter components, electrical harness, and connector's. 0 Ashtray door trim is not serviced as a separate component. If the ashtray assembly is replaced, the original ashtray door trim should be transferred to the new ashtray assembly as described in the procedure below. 0 Ashtray components serviced separately include the following items. Refer to the current GMSPO parts catalogue for complete console trim plate assembly part numbers.

Description Part Number Ash Receiver 3533074 Ashtray Assembly 3536661 Ashtray Follower Arm (Latch) 3543470 Ashtray Harness 12098861 Cigar Lighter 3521568

Ashtray Replacement Procedure:

Should front console ashtray replacement become necessary, use the following procedure. This procedure will be included in an upcoming revision of the 1993 Eldorado/Seville Service Information Manual.

1. Remove radio trim plate. Refer to Figure 1.

2. Turn ignition to "OFF" position and move shift lever to "REVERSE". Remove console trim plate by disengaging five clips. Position trim plate to gain access to ashtray harness connector. Refer to Figure 2.

3. Disconnect ashtray harness and remove trim plate from car.

#### NOTE: It is not necessary to remove shift handle from shifter assembly to remove trim plate from vehicle.

4. Remove ashtray housing from trim plate by removing four screws. Refer to Figure 2

5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or knife carefully pry the ashtray door trim from the ashtray housing assembly. The ashtray door trim is located on the housing by tabs and is held in position by RTV silicone adhesive.

6. Remove excess old RTV silicone adhesive from the back of the ashtray door trim with a sharp knife or razor blade.

7. Apply a thick bead of GM RTV silicone adhesive, P/N 1052751, to the bark of ashtray door trim. Adhesive bead must be at least 32mm (1-1/4 inch) in diameter. Install trim on ashtray assembly and secure with tape. Be sure ashtray door trim is properly aligned.

8. Allow adhesive to cure at least 12 hours before installing ashtray on console trim plate.

9. After adhesive has cured, install ashtray assembly on the console trim plate.

10. Install console trim plate in vehicle.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: C2770 Labour Time: .4 hours

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