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CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST ODOR-NEW P/N AVAILABLE

1987 FIRENZA AND CUTLASS CIERA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.OL 4 CYLINDER (VIN CODE 1) OR 2.8L 6 CYLINDER (VIN CODE W) ENGINES

Some 1987 Firenza and Cutlass Ciera models equipped with 2.0L (VIN Code 1) or 2.8L (VIN Code W) engines may exhibit a higher than normal level of catalytic converter odor during vehicle operation. Vehicles affected are as follows:

Firenza: 2.0L (VIN Code 1) - 1987 model vehicles built before VIN HK320062 2.8L (VIN Code W) - A11 1987 model vehicles

Cutlass Ciera: 2.8L (VIN Code W)-All 1987 model vehicles

This condition can be corrected by installing a service catalytic converter as specified below:

Model Engine Part Number ----- ------ ----------- Firenza 2.0L (VIN Code 1) 25103456

Firenza 2.8L (VIN Code W) 25104025

Cutlass Ciera 2.8L (VIN Code W) 25104019

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation: L2300

Labor Time:

Firenza .3 hours Cutlass Ciera .8 hours

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