For 1990-2009 cars

# Floor Pan Corrosion Perforation in Battery Compartment (Install Repair Kit)

Subject: | Floor Pan Corrosion Perforation in Battery Compartment (Install Repair Kit)

Models: | 1995-1999 Buick Rivera

| 1998- 2004 Cadillac Seville

| 1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

This bulletin is being revised to update the Models and Labor Time/Material Allowance. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-61-001 (Section 06 -- Engine).

### Condition

Some customers may comment on corrosion (rust) in the floor pan in the area where the battery is located.

### Cause

This condition may be caused by a weeping of acid from the battery or from a battery vent tube that has become dislodged.

### Correction

Repair the damaged area using the parts and information contained in the floor pan repair panel kit, P/N 12482411. Also, clean any area of the floor pan where acid may have been present with a solution of baking soda and water. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly.

### Parts Information

The floor pan repair panel kit contains a replacement section of the floor pan, a battery hold down and instructions. The adhesive (GM or Fusor) needs to be ordered at the time of the repair.

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
12482411 | Panel Kit-Floor Pan Repair
12378567 (U.S.) 88901675 (Canada) | GM Metal Bonding Adhesive
Fusor #108B Metal Bonding Adhesive (Medium Set) and applicator #301. To obtain Fusor products or information, please call 1-800-234-3876 ext. 3 or visit www. fusor.com

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

### Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time
--- | --- | ---
S5230 | Replace Floor Pan | 2.6 hrs
Add | Refinish/Clearcoat | 0.7 hr
Add | Material codes | GM
Add | Paint mix time | 0.3 hr