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Paint - Door/Roof Chipping

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Bulletin 88-10-8

Date MAR. '88

Ref. No. 88-103-10

Corp. Ref. No. 831024
SUBJECT: DOOR/ROOF PAINT CHIPPING


MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 BUICK REGAL


Paint chipping at the upper rear corner of the door/roof, caused by door "overslam" may be prevented from recurring by installing "overslam bumpers".

Two (2) bumpers, Part Number 459848, available from GMSPO are required per vehicle.

1. Repair paint damage. Use appropriate labor operation.

2. Remove body lock pillar applique.

FIGURE 11 - LOCK PILLAR MOLDING:




3. Drill and chamfer a 1/4" hole, located .800" down from top edge and .300 rearward of radius. See illustration.
4. Install bumper, using soapy water to ease insertion.

5. Reinstall applique.

NOTICE: If back portion of bumper contacts lock pillar, remove up to 1/8" of rubber.

6. Do both sides.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: T1319
Labor Time: .4 Hours (includes both sides)
Trouble Code: 92