Door Glass - Rattle in Full Down Position
File in Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 43-10-57
Date: December, 1994
Subject:
Door Glass Rattle in Full Down Position (Install New Down Stop Bumper)
Models:
1993-95 Chevrolet Camaro
1993-95 Pontiac Firebird
VINs AFFECTED:
1995 Chevrolet Camaro before VIN S2128425
1995 Pontiac Firebird before VIN S2210340
CONDITION
Some owners of early 1995 (and past model, 1993-94) may have door glass that rattles in the full down position, usually when closing the door. 1995 models (after the VIN breakpoints listed above) have a new down stop bumper attached to the bottom of the door that limits glass movement.
CORRECTION
Customer comments about this condition on past model (1993,1994 and early 1995) can be improved by creating a new attachment slot in the door lower surface and installing the new bumper as indicated in the following procedure.
PROCEDURE
Materials Required: GM P/N 10274366 Down Stop Bumper
1. Remove the door trim as described in Section 10-6 of the Service Manual, and carefully remove the door mounted speaker/housing assembly.
Left Side Template
Right Side Template
2. Locate the template to the bottom of the door, and drill a pilot hole at the front and rear hole locations.
Important:
Prior to drilling holes in the bottom of the door, raise the door glass to the full up position.
3. Create the bumper mounting slot using the following steps:
a. Drill the front hole using a 16.0 mm (5/8) bit.
b. Drill the rear hole using a 9.0 mm (23/64) bit.
c. Create the slot portion between the holes using either a die grinder, saber saw, cut off wheel or other suitable tool.
4. Install the new down stop bumper, Part No. 10274366 in the slot.
Note:
A light coating of a soap solution will act as a lubricant when installing the bumper.
5. Reinstall the speaker/housing assembly and the door trim panel.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty.