Body - Battery Compartment Floor Pan Corrosion
Bulletin No.: 04-08-61-001ADate: November 29, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Floor Pan Corrosion Perforation in Battery Compartment (Install Repair Kit)
Models:
1995-1999 Buick Rivera
1998-2004 Cadillac Seville
1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
Supercede:
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.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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