Door Pull Strap - Loose
90buick12 Bulletin 90-10-38Date Oct. '90
Ref. No. 90-196-10
Corp. Ref. No. 011615
SUBJECT: LOOSE PULL STRAP ON DOOR TRIM PANEL (INSTALL NEW SHEET METAL CLIPS)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 REATTA
Some 1990 Buick Reattas may experience a condition where the pull strap on the door trim panel may become loose. This condition may be caused by insufficient retention of the pull strap retaining screw to the sheet metal clip. To repair this condition use the following procedure:
1. Remove seat switch bezel and two screws from door trim panel.
2. Remove door pull strap.
NOTE: To remove the strap, use a flat bladed screwdriver to pull out the end of the vinyl pull strap tucked under the trim plate. Remove retaining screws located under the vinyl pull strap. Discard these screws. Refer to Figure 1.
FIGURE 1:
3. Remove door handle finishing cup.
4. Remove door trim panel.
5. Reinove both sheet metal clips from the inner door that retain the door pull strap and discard.
FIGURE 2:
NOTE: It may be necessary to push aside the lock rod module when removing and installing the most forward sheet metal clip. Refer to Figure 2.
6. Install new sheet metal clips, P/N 15650630.
7. Reinstall door trim panel.
8. Reinstall door pull strap using new screws, P/N 11503796. Torque to 5 N-m (44 lbs.in.).
9. Reinstall remaining parts.
10. Repeat procedure on other door.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation No.: T6494 (Right Pull Strap)
Labor Time: .7 hour
Labor Operation No.: T6495 (Left Pull Strap)
Labor Time: .7 hour