Door Frame Reveal Moldings - Loose
Bulletin 86-10-18Date May '86
Ref. No. 86-113-10
SUBJECT: LOOSE REAR VERTICAL DOOR FRAME REVEAL MOLDINGS
MODELS AFFECTED: 1986 RIVIERAS BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1986.
There is a possibility that loose rear vertical door frame reveal moldings on 1986 Rivieras, built prior to March 1, 1986, may be encountered.
To repair this condition, use the following procedure to add additional tape to the molding for better adhesion:
Removal
1. Remove door trim panel as specified in Section 5D of the 1986 Body Service Manual.
2. Loosen glass front channel retainer as specified in Section 5D of the Body Service Manual.
3. Tilt door glass up and forward to gain access to rear screws of outer belt sealing strip and remove screws.
4. Carefully pull outer belt sealing strip outboard from body to gain clearance for removal of door frame rear vertical reveal molding.
5. Grasp rear vertical molding and slide molding downward until tab at top of molding clears upper reveal molding, then slide molding rearward to disengage rear of molding from door frame and remove molding.
Installation
1. Apply 3M Double-Coated Acrylic Foam Tape (R), Part No. 06380 or equivalent, to front and rear portion of molding on inboard side.
2. Place tab at top of molding under upper door frame reveal molding.
3. Engage forward edge of molding under clips located on rear vertical door frame and slide molding rearward until molding is fully engaged to door frame.
4. Locate outer belt sealing strip in proper location and install screws.
5. Position glass to door and install front run channel retainer as specified in Section 5D of the 1986 Body Service Manual.
6. Replace door trim panel as specified in Section 5D of the 1986 Body Service Manual.
Warranty Information
Labor Operation: Right - B7820 Left - B7821
Labor Time: .6 hrs. each side
Trouble Code: 92
Material Allowance: .50 per side