Interior - Rear Shelf Foam Seal Is Loose

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 09-08-110-001A

Date: July 23, 2010

Subject: Loose Foam Seal Between Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel and Rear Glass (Replace Foam Seal)

Models:
2008-2011 Chevrolet Malibu

Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-110-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

Condition





Some customers may comment that the foam seal material between the rear window shelf trim panel (parcel shelf) and the rear glass is loose and exposed.

Cause

The foam anti-rattle seal may have been stretched when it was applied to the trim panel. Heat can cause the foam to shrink and the adhesive to fail, allowing the seal to separate from the trim panel.

Correction

Important
DO NOT replace the rear window shelf trim panel for this condition.

Use the following procedure to install a new foam seal.

1. Remove the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel in SI.
2. Remove the foam seal from the trim panel.
3. Clean any adhesive residue from the attaching surface on the trim panel using a general purpose adhesive cleaner.





4. Install a piece of Kent Industries P/N P46495*, 11 mm X 9 mm (3/8 in X 7/16 in) adhesive-backed pressure sensitive sponge rubber weatherstrip material, or the equivalent, on the trim panel in the location of the original foam seal.
5. Clean any adhesive residue from the rear window using a general purpose adhesive cleaner.
6. Reinstall the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel in SI.

* We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/materials. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for, or assume any responsibility for the products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources.

Parts Information

This product is current available from Kent Industries (1-888-YES-KENT).





Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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