1982 NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN. Buick Electra Estate Wagon 1982

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# 1982 NEW VEHICLE ANNOUNCEMENT BULLETIN

#### MODELS AFFECTED: All 1982 Buicks

1. 1982 Warranty Infomation Folders (3)

2. 1982 Buick Service Manuals (2)

3. 1982 Buick Owner's Manuals (7)

4. 1982 Buick Consumer Information Folder

5. 1982 Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label

6. 1982 New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Sheets

7. 1982 Buick Passenger Car Maintenance Schedule Folders (2)

8. 1982 Paint Codes

9. 1982 Buick Labor Time Guide

10. 1982 Buick Bulletin Binders

11. 1982 Jacking or Lifting

1. WARRANTY INFORMATION ON 1982 BUICK NEW CARS (3)

There are three folders (all vehicles except California - Part No. 25509894, California Only Gdsoline Engines - Part No. 25509895 and California Diesel Fueled Engines - Part No. 25511365) which contain warranty infomation relative to the new car emission systems, tires and corrosion. Revision of the text climinates a separate "limited warranty" notice. A separate tire warranty folder is included to outline warranty as provided by individual tire manufacturers.

The owner's name, address, Vehicle Identification Number, date of delivery mileage at time of delivery are all to be typed on the front of the Warranty Infomation on the 1982 Buick New Car folder in the space provided. There is a space provided on the back of the folder for the dealer name, address and dealer code. It is very important that the Warranty Infomation on the 1982 New Car folder be correct. This information will be the only means of owner identification for repairs covered under warranty. In order for dealer warranty claims to be properly processed at Flint, the Vehicle Identification Number must be correct. Owners should be instructed to carry their Warranty Information folder in their vehicles at all times.

2. 1982 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS

One (1) copy of the 1982 Fisher Body Service Manual will be mailed to Buick Management Contact Dealers in October cf 1981.

Two (2) copies of the 1982 Regal, LeSabre, Electra and Riviera Buick Chassis Service Manual will be mailed to all Buick dealers in September 1981. Two (2) copies of the 1982 Skylark and Century Buick Chassis Manuals will be mailed to all Buick dealers in October 1981.

Concurrent with the mailing of Fisher Body Service Manuals and Buick Chassis Service Manuals, will be the mailing of additional quantities of 1982 Buick and Fisher Body Manuals ordered by dealers. Dealer prices for additional 1982 manuals are:

Buick B-C-E-G Chassis Service Manual $20.50 Fisher Body Service Manual $10.50 Buick A & X Service Manual $16.50 (Chassis & Body)

#### NOTE: Order blanks for additional manual purchases (by dealers) will be mailed when available.

3. 1982 BUICK OWNER'S MANUALS

For 1982 there will be a total of seven (7) owner's manuals as follows:

25509908 - "X" Series 25511813 - "C" Series 25509891 - "A" Series 25509905 - "G" Series 25509897 - "B" Series 25509973 - "J" Series 25509902 - "E" Series (Not available until Dec. - Jan.)

A manual order form is printed in the back of the owner's manual for customer purchase of manuals. Prices to owners for ordering manuals are:

1982 Buick Owner's Manual $ 1.75 1982 Buick B-C-E-G Chassis Service Manual $22.00 1982 Fisher Body Service Manual $12.00 1982 Buick A & X Service Manual $18.00 (Chassis & Body)

4. 1982 BUICK CONSUMER INFORMATION FOLDER

To comply with U.S. Federal regulations, Buick Motor Division is including a Consumer Information folder (part number 25509890) in each Buick automobile. It is the dealer's responsibility to make certain this folder is in the vehicle when delivered to the owner.

Should a 1982 Buick be received at the dealership withouta Consumer Information Folder, or if the folder is misplaced at the dealership, contact your Zone Service Department for a folder.

There are two consumer information tables in this folder for each vehicle. To identify the tables for a specific vehicle, locate the two letter code shown on the certification label (See Figure 2). The label is located on the rear edge of the driver's door. The code letters showr in Figure 2 are B. The first letter refers to the "Vehicle Stopping Distances" table and the second letter refers to the "Tire Reserve Load" table.

5. 1982 VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL

In accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations, a Vehicle Certification and Tire Pressure Label is being affixed to all 1982 model Buicks.

The label will have a certification statement, Vehicle Identification Number, month and year that the vehicle was built. The label will be attached hori- zontally to the left front door inner panel lock facing on all models.

The lower portion of the label will have the tire size and tire pressure information.

Due to the certification label's location, it may be subject to damage during car shipment, new vehicle pre-delivery service, through door repair, or replacement.

To acquire a replacement certification label, proceed as follows:

a. Obtain an impression of the Vehicle Identification Number on the engine block by rubbing a pencil lightly over a piece of paper held in place against the block.

b. Obtain build date, if at all possible, from damaged certificdtion label.

c. Check Vehicle Identification Number on engine block and identification number on instrument panel to see that they match.

d. Obtain the vehicle order number from invoice.

e. Send the readable impression and build date from Steps 1 and 2 above, and the vehicle order number taken from the invoice, along with a letter of explanation to:

Buick Motor Division Attn: E. J. Hresko Manager, Technical Service Flint, Michigan 48550

6. 1982 NEW VEHICLE INSPFCTION PROCEDURE SHEETS

One (1) pad of the New Vehicle Inspection Procedure sheets, 6221-82, will be mailed to all dealers as soon as they become available. Additional pads may be obtained from your Buick Zone Office after initial mailing has been made.

The 1982 NVI procedure sheets have been revised from the ones previously used. The infomation formerly printed on the back of the 1981 form has been incorporated into the "Check, Inspect and Perform" operations which appeared on the front of the NVI procedure sheets. Please thoroughly read the new form to make sure all items requiring "Check, Inspect and Perform" are covered.

Use the 1981 NVI form, if required, until the 1982 form is available.

7. 1982 GENERAL MOTORS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOLDERS

Two (2) maintenance schedule folders are being used for 1982. They are as follows:

Folder Number Model Usag

14042938 GM Maintenance Schedule - Gasoline Only All 50 States

14042940 GM Maintenance Schedule - Diesel Only All 50 States

Each item is keyed as to General Maintenance and Emission Control Maintenance and is marked at the proper intervals to check the item or have the service performed. Individual items are numbered and have a corresponding numbered Paragraph explaining the maintenance recommendations. There is also a chart on Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (and their usage) in the Maintenance Schedule Folder, and an Owner Safety Maintenance checklist. The checklist describes those items which should be inspected at appropriate intervals by the owner or a qualified technician. Owners should be made aware of this folder and be encouraged to record servicing dates and mileages for their records.

8. 1982 PAINT CODES

Color chip sheets for the 1982 Buick paints will again be available from DuPont, Ditzler, Inmont (Rinshed-Mason), Sherwin-Williams, Acme/Rogers and Martin-Senour. Each Buick dealer will be sent two (2) copies of each as they become available to us. Those not included with this bulletin will be sent out as they become available.

SUPPLIER STOCK NUMBERS

PAINT COLOR RINSHED- SHERWIN- ACNE/ MARTIN CODE NAME DUPONT DITZLER MASON WMS ROGERS SENOUR

11 White 5338 2058 2080 L10A-2864 5644 30-3929 16 Silver Met. B8140 3308 12201 31314 31314 30-5012 19 Black 99 9000/9300 A946/P403 L10B-1738 3000/4590 3069 21 Lt. Blue Met. B8141 3310 12203 31311 31311 30-5013 22 Brt. Blue Met. B8210 3407 12655D 31975 31975 30-5072 29 Dk. Blue Met. B8007 3207 11403D 30222 30222 30-4855 45 Lt. Jadestone Met. B8103 3318 12215 31041 31041 30-4974 49 Dk. Jadestone Met. B8203 3421 12668D 31979 31979 30-5073 55 Gold Wing Met. B8208 3424 12672D 31982 31982 30-5074 57 Marigold B8209 3427 12674G 31983 31983 30-5075 63 Pastel Sandstone B8105 3327 12224 31052 31052 30-4985 68 Med. Sandstone Met.B8106 3329 12226 31053 31053 30-4986 72 Lt. Redwood Met. B8204 3435 12680D 31988 31988 30-5094 74 Autumn Maple B8217 3437 12682V 75 Spectra Red B8115 3332 12229V 31056 31056 30-4989 77 Dk. Redwood Met. B8205 3439 12684V 31991 31991 30-5097 78 Dk. Claret B8213 3440 12685V 32011 32011 30-5077 80 Slate Gray B8207 3442 12687 31993 31993 30-5099 84 Charcoal Met. B8012 3223 11421 30473 30473 30-4891 85 Med. Slate B8128 3335 12235 31060 31060 30-4993 88 Dk. Brown B8022 3517 12848 32562 32562 30-5159

9. 1982 LABOR TIME GUIDE - MICROPUBLICATIONS UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR REVIEW FORMS

Approximately September 15, 1981, one (1) set of Micropublications will be mailed to all dealers. Each set will consist of the following Microfiche:

Labor Time Guides - 1982 (2) 1977 through 1981 (1).

Dealer Technical Bulletins - 1975 through July 1981.

Dealer Information Bulletins - 1975 through July 1981.

Dealer Campaign Bulletins - 1971 through June 1981.

Essential/Available Tool Catalogs - 1975 through 1981.

Chassis Wiring Diagrams - 1982 B-C-E-G Series. (Previously mailed the week of 8/24/81)

Touch Climate Control Systems - 1982 G Series. (Previously mailed the week of 8/24/81)

Additional quantities, if previously ordered, will be supplied, based on records on file at time of mailing. All requests for additional microfiche sets (12.00 per set) are to be processed directly to GM Photographic on order forms provided with this bulletin. Additional order forms are available from your Zone Office.

Labor Time Guide - all claims processed on the date of receipt or after will be processed on the basis of operations and labor time allowances provided.

Request For Review Forms will be mailed to all dealers with this bulletin.

10. 1982 BUICK BULLETIN BINDERS

The same bulletin binder used in 1981 will be used in 1982. The index tabs for the binders coincide with the indexing of the groups as layed out in the Buick Chassis Service Manual. Order forms will be included with this bulletin.

11. 1982 JACKING OR LIFTING

Due to the fact that the 1982 catalytic converter is positioned below and close to the frame side rail, the possibility of damaging the converter exists when jacking or lifting the vehicle. The following caution should be closely adhered to:

#### CAUTION:

When Jacking or lifting a vehicle from frame side rails, be certain lift pads do not contact catalytic converter, as damage to converter may result.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.