Cupholders - Are Too Small or Inoperable

File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 53-83-1OA

Date: June, 1996

Subject:
Cupholders are too Small or Inoperable (Replace Cupholder)

Models:
1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

This bulletin is being revised to delete the 1996 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 53-83-10 (Section 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical).

Condition

Some owners may comment that the cupholders are too small or are inoperable.

Correction

The following replacement procedure has been developed for cupholders that are too small or found to be inoperable. The cupholders ONLY are to be replaced, not the entire console trim plate.

Remove





1. Remove shifter trim plate (Figure 1, Item 1). Refer to Section 8C of the Service Manual.

2. Turn trim plate over, disengage cupholder return spring (Figure 1, Item 2).

3. Remove two E-clips (Figure 1, Item 3) from cupholder hinge rod.

4. Remove hinge rod (Figure 1, Item 4). Note position of return spring.

5. Remove cupholder (Figure 1, Item 5).

Install

1. Cupholder to trim plate (Figure 1, Item 1).

2. Reinstall cupholder hinge rod (Figure 1, Item 4), install return spring (Figure 1, Item 2) in same position as removed,

3. Reinstall both E-clips (Figure 1, Item 3) Parts Information.

4. Reconnect return spring.

5. Test cupholder operation.

Description Part Number

(30I) Med. Dk. Adriatic Blue 12538729

(12I) Graphite 12538730

(37I) Dk. Teal 12538731

(55I) Lt. Mushroom 12538732

(14I) Lt. Gray 12538733

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Labor Time

C2745 Use published labor operation time.