Parts, Technical Information
PARTS INFORMATIONParts for this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO) to ensure that parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered from GMSPO on a C.I.O. order with NO special instruction code, but order on an advise code (2).
Description Part Number Quantity Per Vehicle
Body Pillar Reinforcement Kit 20716329 1
(Contains Parts For Both Left and Right Body Pillars)
2.0 mm Spacer - Door Striker 4469196 As Required
TECHNICAL PROCEDURE
The following service procedure is to be performed on both left and right body pillar:
1. Using a number 50 Torx (R) Bit Socket, remove the door striker bolt from body pillar.
FIGURE 1:
2. Remove screw from pressure relief valve and remove valve from body pillar. See Figure 1.
3. Reach through hole exposed by removal of pressure relief valve and remove striker bolt attachment plate by grasping plate and rotating bottom of plate inboard (toward vehicle). Refer to Figure 1.
IF ATTACHMENT PLATE CANNOT BE REMOVED BY HAND, POSITION A SMALL FLAT PUNCH THROUGH STRIKER BOLT HOLE IN BODY PILLAR SO END OF PUNCH CONTACTS THE INBOARD THREADED AREA OF PLATE. USING A HAMMER, TAP THE PUNCH TO ROTATE THE BOTTOM OF THE ATTACHMENT PLATE INBOARD.
4. Examine body pillar for cracks in area of striker bolt hole. Clean area and apply touch up paint over any exposed cracks.
FIGURE 2:
5. Apply a small bead of a medium body sealer, such as 3M 08648, or equivalent, to outside edges of the outer reinforcement plate contained in body pillar reinforcement kit, Part Number 20716329, and position outer reinforcement plate to body pillar as shown in Figure 2.
FIGURE 3:
6. Position and hold new inner reinforcement plate in place with flat side against the inside of body pillar with arrowhead shaped hole point inboard as shown in Figure 3.
INNER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ARE STAMPED LH (FOR LEFT HAND USE) AND RH (FOR RIGHT HAND USE). BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT PLATE WHEN INSTALLING. DRIVER'S SIDE OF CAR IS LEFT HAND.
7. Insert striker bolt. Thread lock nut contained in body pillar kit onto striker bolt. Hold nut with 17 mm wrench or socket and tighten striker bolt to 53 N-m (40 ft.lbs.).
8. Check striker bolt for proper fore/aft adjustment as follows:
FIGURE 4:
a. Press body caulking, such as 3M 08568, into door striker bolt opening as shown in Figure 4.
b. Close door only as far as necessary for striker bolt to form an impression in the caulking. (Complete door closing will make caulking removal difficult.)
c. Striker impression should be centered fore and aft. The minimum allowable measurement for dimension X (Figure 4) is 2 mm (3/32"). The maximum allowable measurement for dimension X is 4 mm (5/32").
FIGURE 5:
A 2 mm (3/32") spacer, Part Number 4469196, or equivalent, can be used to achieve the desired alignment. Refer to Figure 5.
d. Remove all body caulking from door striker bolt opening.
e. If adjustment is necessary, remove striker bolt and add or subtract spacers as required. Reinstall striker bolt and torque to 53 N-m (40 ft.lbs.). Refer to Figure 5.
FIGURE 6:
9. Position new pressure relief valve in opening of body pillar. Hold valve upward so top of valve fully contacts top of opening. Using hole at bottom of relief valve, mark and drill a 1/8 inch hole in body pillar for relief valve retaining screw and install screw. Refer to Figure 6.
10. Clean up any excess body sealer around edges of outer reinforcement.
11. Install Campaign Identification Label.
Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean the surface of the radiator support, and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.