Doors - Creaking/Popping At Rear

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Bulletin No. T-88-35
File in Group 10
Number 107
Corp. Ref. No. 711607
Date Oct. '87
SUBJECT: CREAKING AND/OR POPPING AT REAR OF FRONT DOORS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-1987 SEDAN DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS

FIGURE 1 - CENTER PILLAR HINGE COVER:

Some 1986-1987 Sedan De Villes, and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of a creaking and/or popping noise near the rear of the front door when hitting a bump or turning the vehicle. This may be caused by the center pillar hinge cover contacting the rear edge of the front door. Wear will appear in the area shown in Figure 1.
To repair this condition, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the center pillar hinge cover (six Phillips head screws).

2. Clamp cover in vise.

3. Use a body file to shave the outer edge of the cover (approximately 1/8" to 1/4").

4. Reinstall part on car.

5. With the rear door open, visually check for sufficient clearance.

6. Remove part.

7. Repaint part.

8. Reinstall part.

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6245 at .4 hour with material allowance code GB.