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Doors - Loose Trim on Panel at Belt Retainer

89Pontiac10

Bulletin Number: 89-10-21
Reference Number: 931005
Publish Date: 5/89
Subject: LOOSE DOOR TRIM AT BELT RETAINER (INSTALL TWO TRIM RETAINER CLIPS)

Models
Affected: 1988 - 1989 GRAND PRIX

Some 1988-89 Pontiac Grand Prix models may have upper door trim panels that become disengaged from the belt retainer. Improved retention may be accomplished by the addition of two retaining clips, P/N 10143500. Clips are available from GMSPO. Two clips are required for each door.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.



Procedure:

1. Open door and lower glass completely.
2. With trim loose from belt retainer position clips over edge of trim with barbs engaging under side of cloth trim.
3. Clips should be positioned on the upper door trim pad at belt line as shown on attached Illustration.
4. Insert trim into upper belt line retainer. Apply hand pressure at clip locations until they snap in place.
Labor Operation Number: T1433
Labor Time : .2 Hours