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# SP. POLICY: REPLACE FLEX VANE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP

1984-85 CUTLASS CIERA - 1985 CALAIS AND NINETY-EIGHT

#### CONDITION

Some 1984-85 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera models and some 1985 Oldsmobile Calais and Ninety-Eight models may experience an inadequate or inoperative flex vane windshield washer pump.

#### VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are all 1984-85 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera models and all 1985 Oldsmobile Calais and Ninety-Eight models.

#### MODEL ASSEMBLY YEAR MODEL PLANT BEGINNING THROUGH ---- ----- -------- --------- -------

1984 Cutlass Ciera Doraville (D) S.O.P.* E.O.P.** Framingham (G) S.O.P. E.O.P. 1985 Cutlass Ciera Doraville (D) S.O.P. E.O.P. Framingham (G) S.O.P. E.O.P. Oshawa (9) S.O.P. E.O.P. 1985 Ninety-Eight Wentzville (1) S.O.P. E.O.P. Lake Orion (4) S.O.P. E.O.P. 1985 Calais Lansing (C) S.O.P. E.O.P. Lansing (M) S.O.P. E.O.P.

* Start of Production ** End of Production

#### OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owners of vehicles involved in this Special Policy will be notified by Oldsmobile Division.

#### SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT

Should an inoperative flex vane windshield washer pump be encountered, General Motors will inspect and, if necessary, replace the pump.

This Special Policy covers both parts and labor for a period of five (5) years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service.

This "Special Policy Adjustment Bulletin" should be filed in the 3 ring binder furnished to the dealer by General Motors.

#### SERVICE PROCEDURE

#### ITEMS COVERED BY SPECIAL POLICY- STEPS 1 THROUGH 4 (INCLUDES STEPS 10-15)

CHECK WASHER PUMP OPERATION BEFORE REMOVING FROM VEHICLE.

1. Remove cover harness connector. (See Illustration.)

2. Apply 12V(+) to No. 6 terminal.

3. Pump should run and fluid should spray on windshield.

4. If washer pump does not run, replacement is required; go to step 11.

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY SPECIAL POLICY. STEPS 5 THROUGH 9 ------------------------------------------------------ 5. If washer pump runs but fluid does not spray on windshield, follow steps below.

6. Remove washer bottle cap and examine filter screen at bottom of hose. Clean if necessary; add washer fluid as required.

* If gummy residue is found on filter screen, empty washer bottle, clean filter screen and bottle. add refill with approved GM washer fluid.

7. Check for disconnected, leaking or pinched hoses. Correct as necessary.

8. Inspect fluidic nozzles and check valve (if so equipped) for dirt, etc.; clean if necessary.

9. Reconnect all hoses and repeat steps 2 - 3.

10. If no fluid sprays, replace washer pump.

11. Disconnect washer pump retaining clip. (See Illustration.)

12. Remove washer pump with side-to-side movement while pulling outward on pump.

13. Install new washer pump.

* Align washer Pump nozzle with notch in cover and then make sure new washer Pump is pushed all the way into the washer cover female terminals.

14. Connect washer pump retaining clip and repeat Steps 2 and 3.

15. Connect cover harness connector.

#### PARTS INFORMATION

Parts are to be obtained from the Warehousing and Distribution Division of General Motors (WDDGM). This part, when required, should be ordered from WDDGM on a C.I.O. order with no special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).

PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION USAGE ----------- -------- ----------- ----- 22049373 1 Windshield Washer Pump Cutlass Ciera & Calais 22048650 1 Windshield Washer Pump Ninety-Eight

#### WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

When performing the repairs outlined in the Service Procedure of this bulletin submit a warranty claim for credit as follows:

LABOR FAILURE LABOR FAILED OPERATION CODE HOURS PART NO. --------- ------- ----- -------- T4094 92 .3 *

* Cutlass Ciera and Calais 22049373 Ninety-Eight 22048650

#### REIMBURSEMENT

Claims for customer reimbursement of previously paid repairs are to be submitted using Labor Operation T4095 and Trouble Code 92. Total reimbursement amount requested should be shown in the sublet column. Do not list parts or labor. Authorization is not required; however, this labor operation is to be used for reimbursement of washer pump repairs only.

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.