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Horn - Hard to Operate When Cold

File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension

Bulletin No.: 73-32-05

Date: September, 1997

Subject:
Horn Hard to Operate When Cold
(Replace Horn Pad/Airbag Module)

Models:
1996-97 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, d'Elegance, Eldorado, Seville Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:

Models VIN Breakpoints

Concours VU227956
DeVille/d'Elegance/Seville VU810505
Eldorado VU606045

Condition

Some owners may comment on excessive force required to operate the horn when cold.

Correction

To correct this condition, replace the horn pad (inflatable restraint steering wheel module) with one of the following part numbers listed below.

Parts Information

Year Color P/N

96 Black 16822087
96 Bordeaux Red 16822088
96 Dark Montana Blue 16822089
96 Med Beechwood 16822090
96 Shale 16822091
96 Cappuccino Cream 16822092
96 Crystal Green 16822093
97 Black 16822094
97 Medici Red 16822095
97 Dark Montana Blue 16822096
97 Med Beechwood 16822097
97 Shale 16822098
97 Cappuccino Cream 16822099
97 Crystal Green 16822100

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

C8835 Use published labor operation time.