Doors - Panel Chrome Belt Trim Strip Broken or Loose
Bulletin: 92-10-43ADate: Jan. '93
Ref. No. 92-332-10
Corp. Ref. No.: 201004R
SUBJECT:
DOOR TRIM CHROME BELT TRIM STRIP BROKEN OR LOOSE (REPLACE CHROME BELT TRIM STRIP/NEW PART NUMBER)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-92 PARK AVENUE/ULTRA
1992 LESABRE
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO INCLUDE NEW PART NUMBERS AND CHANGE WARRANTY INFORMATION. THIS REPLACES BUICK BULLETIN 92-10-43.
CONDITION:
Some of the 1991-92 Park Avenue/Ultra and 1992 LeSabre vehicles may have the chrome trim wrinkled or pulled loose from the belt trim strip, or the door trim may be loose due to a broken belt trim strip.
CORRECTION:
To correct either of these conditions, the chrome trim strip must be replaced. The design of these trim strips has changed to an all black design. Due to this change, when it becomes necessary to replace the trim strip on any door trim, the strips on all door trims must be replaced. Part Number 16666622 is used for either front door. Part Number 16666623 is used for either rear door.
The following steps should be followed:
1. Remove the door trim pad as per the appropriate Service Manual procedure.
2. Place the door trim face down on a flat soft surface so the trim is not damaged.
3. Remove the staples and hot melt glue that is attaching the trim strip to the door trim pad. Remove the trim strip.
4. Align the new trim strip on the door trim pad. To secure the strip to the pad, drill five (5) holes through the trim strip and the pad (See Figure 1). One hole is drilled at each end of the strip and then the remaining three (3) holes are equally spaced in the middle of the strip.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drill through the top of the trim strip.
5. Attach the trim strip to the door trim pad using five (5) 1/8" aluminum rivets.
6. Inspect the door pad fasteners and replace as necessary using GM Part Number 20734005. Assure the fasteners are properly seated in the trim pad.
7. Reinstall the door trim pad.
8. Clean the trim pad as necessary with GM Leather and Vinyl Cleaner, Part Number 1050214.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
TO REPLACE ALL FOUR MOLDINGS:
Labor Operation No.: T5335
Labor Time: 1.7