Warranty - Guidelines for I/M 240 Labor

1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION Warranty - Guidelines for I/M 240 Labor
File In Section: Warranty Administration

Bulletin No.: 72-05-06

Date: August, 1997

WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION

Subject:
Guidelines for Using I/M 240 Labor Operations J9980-I/M Excessive Emissions Diagnosis, J9981-EVAP Purge Flow Test, J9982-EVAP System Pressure Test

Models:
1989-98 Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform all retail and wholesale service personnel of an enhancement to the use of the subject labor operations. Effective with repair orders dated on or after September 1, 1997, dealers are to be guided by the following:

The use of the subject labor operations is restricted to GM dealers that have purchased the Kent Moore 5 Gas Analyzer J 39982 (or received a waiver from GM), have trained technicians (GM Course Number 16004.10), and are located in an area that requires I/M 240 Emission Testing.

Only GM dealers matching these requirements are eligible to submit a warranty claim for payment.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.