Door - Impression Forward of Door Handle
Group Ref.: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 431030
Date: June, 1994
SUBJECT:
IMPRESSION IN DOOR FORWARD OF THE DOOR HANDLE (INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PANEL)
MODELS:
1992-93 BUICK SKYLARK 1992-93 PONTIAC GRAND AM (VEHICLES AFFECTED ARE COUPES ONLY)
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment on an impression in the door forward of the door handle.
CAUSE:
Pressure applied forward of the door handle deforms door outer sheet metal.
CORRECTION:
1. Remove door trim panel.
2. Remove water deflector enough to repair impression and install door reinforcement panel.
3. Remove enough sound deadening patch to repair impression and install door reinforcement panel.
4. Repair impression in door.
5. Peel off tape backing from door reinforcement panel.
6. Install door reinforcement panel, P/N 22597410. See Figure 1.
7. Install water deflector.
8. Install door trim panel.
Parts are expected to be available on June 20, 1994.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
B4298 (Right door) 0.7 hr.
B4299 (Left door) 0.7 hr.