Door Trim Panel - Warping

89Cadillac17

Bulletin Number T-90-30
File in Group 10
Number 164
Corp. Ref. No. 911516
Date Dec. 1989

SUBJECT: DOOR TRIM PANEL WARPING AT BELT LINE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1989-1990 FLEETWOODS
Some 1989-1990 Fleetwoods may experience a condition where the door trim panel may warp away from the chrome molding at the belt line. This condition may be caused by too much foam at the top edge of the door trim pad or improper installation. To repair this condition use the following procedure:

Figure 1 - Marking Hole Position:

1. Remove the upper section of the door trim panel.

2. Measure down from top of door trim panel at least 1-1/2 inches, or on severely bowed door trim panels mark hole position just above crease line on the backside of the panel. Refer to Figure 1.

Figure 2 - Plastic Fastener:

Figure 3 - Elongating Hole:

3. Choose a plastic fastener similar to one shown in Figure 2. At approximately the center of the trim panel, drill two holes side by side to accept the fastener. Work the drill between the two holes to make an elongated hole. Refer to Figure 3.

NOTE: Drill only through the black substrate to make the elongated hole. Do not drill through the foam and vinyl. Use a drill stop leaving no more than 3/16 of an inch protruding.

4. Install new plastic fastener in the elongated hole. Once the fastener is in position on the trim panel, apply a small amount of crease on the end of the fastener then push the trim panel up against the door inner panel to mark the exact spot to drill the hole in the door inner panel to accept the fastener. Drill the hole in that spot.

5. Reinstall door trim panel.

Use the following Labor Operations at .6 hour per door trim panel:

T6411: Front Left Door
T6412: Front Right Door
T6413: Rear Left Door
T6414: Rear Right Door