Instrument Harness - Chafing at Steering Reinforcement

BULLETIN NUMBER:
SB97-10-L001

ISSUE DATE:
MARCH 1997

GROUP:
STEERING

1995.5-97 RODEO (UC) INSTRUMENT HARNESS CHAFING/DAMAGE AT STEERING REINFORCEMENT

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1995.5-97 Rodeo (UC) models.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Some affected vehicles may experience all or some of the following conditions:

^ Instrument meter cluster, key reminder buzzer, rear defogger, etc., performance may be reduced.

^ The radio may not operate properly; the speakers may make a popping/crackling noise.

^ One or more indicator lights may remain constantly lit.

This condition may be the result of damaged wiring in the instrument harness caused by chafing of the harness with the adjacent steering reinforcement. The steering reinforcement is made of metal and has a sharp edge to it which can cut through the instrument harness sheath and damage the wiring bundle inside.

To repair this condition(s), inspect the instrument harness for evidence of chafing/damage, and repair or replace the harness, as appropriate. Then, as a preventive measure, affix a piece of single-sided tape (e.g., duct, electrical, masking) across the entire sharp edged length of the steering reinforcement. When all repairs are completed, check affected items (e.g., instrument meter cluster, indicator lights, radio/speakers, etc.) for proper operation.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

REMOVE

Instrument Meter Cluster

^ Remove instrument meter cluster from instrument panel in accordance with Section 8 of appropriate Workshop Manual.

INSPECT

Instrument Harness

^ Inspect instrument harness for evidence of chafing/damage where it contacts sharp edge of steering reinforcement. Repair or replace instrument harness, as appropriate.

INSTALL

1. Instrument Harness Protective Tape

Figure 1:

^ Affix piece of single-sided tape (e.g., duct, electrical, masking) along entire sharp edged length of steering reinforcement (Figure 1).

2. Instrument Meter Cluster

^ Reinstall instrument meter cluster to instrument panel in accordance with Section 8 of appropriate Workshop Manual.

When all repairs have been completed, check for proper operation of affected items (e.g., instrument meter cluster, radio/speakers, rear window defogger, etc.).

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





Use the new labor operation as shown.

Labor time includes 0.1 administrative time allowance.

Separate time punch must be recorded on the Repair Order to support the harness repair. Wire color codes must also be listed on the Repair Order.