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Weatherstrip (Door Opening) - Loose


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Bulletin Number: 92-10-20
Reference Number: 131067
Publish Date: 11/91


Subject: LOOSE DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP (APPLY SUITABLE ADHESIVE TO AREAS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1)


Models Affected: 1992 GRAND AM MODELS


VIN Breakpoints: (C-system) Vehicles prior 110054

(M-system) Vehicles prior 604424

Condition: Some early 1992 Grand Am coupes and sedans may exhibit a condition where the door opening weatherstrip is loose at the bottom of the windshield pillar which, in some cases, may result in seal strip peeling away from body.

Cause This condition is caused by the inability of the adhesive
tape at the end of the weatherstrip to consistently seal to the body.

Figure 1:





Correction: Apply a suitable adhesive such as, 3M black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive, P/N 08008, or equivalent in the areas shown in Figure 1. Press weatherstrip in place and remove excess weatherstrip adhesive.

Part Information: 3M black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive # 08008 Dealers can submit as a net item.

Labor Operation Number: T1788
Labor Time : .2 Hour