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Door Glass - Scratched

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 02-08-64-009

Date: April, 2002

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Door Glass Scratch (Replace Molding/Glass)

Models:
2000-2002 Cadillac DeVille

Condition

Some customers may comment that their door glass is scratched.

Cause

The outer belt seal strip (reveal molding) may be tight to the glass.

Correction

1. Remove the reveal molding. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door (SI Document ID # 512702 Front Door; Rear Door ID # 512703).





2. Take a measurement between the inner and outer hem flange at three locations. Refer to the illustration above. The right front door is shown; the rear door is typical.

3. Close the door.

Notice:
Care should be taken in the next step at the location closest the door handle to prevent damage. Over bending in this location may cause a distortion in the door skin.

4. Wearing gloves, pull on the outer door skin at the three locations shown until the measurement is 3 mm (1/8 in) larger than the original measurement.

5. Replace the reveal molding. Refer to the Reveal Molding Replacement (SI Document ID # 533513 Front Door; Rear Door ID # 533514).

6. Install a new door glass. Refer to Window Replacement-Front Door (SI Document # 512702, Front Door; Rear Door # 512703).





Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table shown.





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