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Body - Battery Compartment Corrosion

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 05-08-61-002B

Date: April 08, 2011

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

Models:
2000-2005 Buick LeSabre
2006-2011 Buick Lucerne
2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille
2006-2011 Cadillac DTS
2000-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
2000-2005 Pontiac Bonneville

Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the models and Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-61-002A (Section 08 - Body and Accessories)

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. 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. The adhesive needs to be ordered at the time of the repair. If a battery hold down is needed, refer to the parts information.





Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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