Doors - Trim Panel Removal & Replacement
Number 85-2-12 Date 7/85Subject: INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
1985 GRAND AM
DOOR TRIM PANEL:
Door trim panel retainers may become loose or separated from the formed door trim panel foundation board. This may be due to removal of the door trim panel when servicing the internal mechanism of the door without using the proper trim pad remover tool.
To prevent damage to the trim panel foundation board or retainer clip, trim pad remover tool J-24595B, BT-7323A or BT-7323B should be used. DO NOT grasp trim panel and pull on board to disengage fasteners as described in the 1985 Fisher Body Service Manual. Each fastener should be disengaged using the trim pad remover tool.
When a retainer clip is broken or separates from the door panel foundation board, it is NOT necessary to replace the door trim panel. It can be re-attached using 3M Structural Adhesive, part no. 8101 or equivalent. Epoxy must be allowed adequate time to cure prior to replacing trim panel on door. The procedure in Section 5 N Style of the 1985 Fisher Body Service Manual should be followed. See illustration.