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Interior - Broken Interior Garnish Locator Mounting Tabs

BULLETIN NO.: 96-T-24

ISSUE DATE: April, 1996

GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-08

CORPORATION NO.: 681604

SUBJECT:
Repair of Broken Locator Clip Mounting Tabs on Interior Garnish Moldings (Trim Mounting Tab and Install Trim Panel Clip)

MODELS AFFECTED:
1991-1994 Saturns

CONDITION:

Locator clip mounting tabs break during removal or installation of interior garnish moldings.

CAUSE:

Multiple removals and installations may cause plastic locator clip mounting tabs to break.

CORRECTION:

Refer to the following procedure to repair broken locator clip mounting tab and install trim panel clip to prevent having to replace interior garnish molding.

PROCEDURE

1. Lay garnish molding with broken mounting tabs on a clean work surface.





2. With a utility knife, trim mounting tabs off, even with top of mounting tab reinforcements.

3. Trim mounting tab reinforcements down 9.5 mm (3/8 in.).

4. Install trim panel clip (P/N 21040288).

5. Install garnish molding to vehicle.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

21040288 Clip-Trim Panel

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.

Case Type Description Labor Operation Code Time

VW Trim Locator Clip Mounting T9714 0.2 hrs
Tab(s) and Install Trim Panel
Clip(s)