Windows - Updated Procedure for Water Deflector
88buick05Bulletin: 88-10-17
Date: Mar., '88
Ref. No.: 88-101-10
Corp. Ref. No.: 801505
SUBJECT: REVISION TO SERVICE MANUAL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE OF MOLDING COMBINATION WINDSHIELD AND ROOF SCALP (DRIP)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-88 LESABRE COUPES
FIGURE 1:
Replacement of the above screw retained molding per the 1988 Body Service Manual (See Figure 1), required removal of the stationary quarter window module as a tape and break operation (See Section 2-10 of the 1988 Body Service Manual).
It has been determined this module can be cut out and reinstalled in the same manner as the extended method used for windshields and back glasses.
FIGURE 2:
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove rear seat lower cushion and back.
2. Remove quarter arm rest, lower and upper trim.
3. Remove outside pillar molding trim and retainer (See Figure 2).
FIGURE 3:
4. Remove quarter outside molding (See Figure 3).
FIGURE 4:
5. Remove quarter module screws (6) (See Figure 4).
6. Cut out quarter window using a curved blade tile knife and/or utility knife and cut urethane bond between quarter module and pinch-weld flange, staying as close to the pinch-weld flange as possible. The use of soapy water in some cases, and multiple shallow cuts will aid in removal.
7. Remove and replace drip scalp molding and retainer.
8. Clean urethane from window opening.
9. Clean urethane from module.
10. Apply primer to pinch weld.
11. Apply urethane to module.
12. Install glass and screws.
13. Reinstall moldings and trim.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Labor
Number Time
Remove and Replace Scalp B7610 (right) .5 Hour
Molding B7611 (left)
.5 Hour
ADD: To remove and install quarter window (each side) 1.8 Hours