Quarter Trim Panels - Cracks At Screw

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Models


1988 S-Bodies With Quarter Vent Window Option


Subject


Rear Quarter Trim Panels Cracking


Index


BODY


Date

September 26, 1988

No.


23-12-88


P-4086 (C23-14)

FIGURE 1:

SYMPTOM/CONDITION

Rear upper and/or lower quarter trim panels crack at screw attachments. This may occur at D-pillar area or at rear of wheelhouse on right or left side (see Figure 1).
DIAGNOSIS

This condition is caused by oil dripping from the quarter window actuator cable onto the quarter trim panel. This oil is a stress cracking agent for ABS plastic material.

PARTS REQUIRED

1 Rubber Cap PN 4241618

REPAIR PROCEDURE

The following procedure outlines the replacement of the quarter trim panel and the installation of a cap to prevent a reoccurrence of the cracking condition. This cap was installed in production by mid-May, 1988.

1. Remove the cracked lower quarter trim panels following the procedures in the service manual.

2. Loosen upper quarter trim to gain access to the vent window actuator cable. (Replace upper trim panel if cracked.)

3. Wipe off excess oil, from the quarter vent window act cable snout, with Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.

4. Install rubber cap, PN 4241618, on end of cable snout.

5. Install upper and lower quarter trim panels.

NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. Upper - Right or Left 23-20-54-90/91 . . . . 1.7 Hrs.
Lower - Right or Left 23-20-54-92/93 . . . . 1.1 Hrs.
One Piece - Right Side 23-20-54-94 . . . . . 2.4 Hrs.

Quarter Trim Panel - Refinish:

Right or Left 23-76-78-02/03

Material Allowance $3.72


FAILURE CODE: 11 - Broken or Cracked