Body - Rear Compartment Molding Loose/Broken

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 02-08-66-005A

Date: August, 2002

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Loose or Broken Rear Compartment Opening Molding
(Install New Molding Assembly)

Models:
1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am

This bulletin Is being revised to add a model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-09-66~O05 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories)

Condition

Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (trunk) compartment opening at the striker is loose or broken.

Cause

This condition may be caused because the tabs that the molding retainers attach to on the underside of the molding may have broken off.

Correction

Install a new molding assembly. The new molding assemblies listed below come pre-assembled with the retainers and screws already attached. It is NOT necessary to disassemble or remove the retainers from the molding for installation.

Procedure

1. Open the rear compartment (trunk) lid.

2. Remove the old molding by carefully pulling it straight up.

3. Remove any old retaining clips that may be remaining in the body sheet metal openings.

4. With the retainers attached to the underside, position the new molding assembly to the body and press down to lock the retainers in the sheet metal openings.

5. Close the rear compartment lid.





Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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