POWER WINDOW SWITCH PLATE DISENGAGES FROM DOOR ARM. PAD

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989 H (BUICK ONLY)

CONDITION

Some 1989 LeSabres may exhibit a condition where the left and/or right power window switch plate will not stay locked into the armrest pad assembly.

CAUSE

This condition is caused by excessive material at the rear edge of the armrest pad assembly. See Figure 1.

CORRECTION

1. Remove switch plate using a thin bladed tool between armrest pad and rear of switch plate. Push tool forward to release switch plate retaining tab.

2. Carefully loosen trim material at rear edge of armrest assembly. Using a sharp knife, remove 1.5mm stock from plastic housing at pad assembly.

3. Refold trim material into armrest assembly and check for proper engagement of switch plate into housing. Remove additional stock if required.

4. Using a trim adhesive, recement trim material into housing and reinstall switch plate.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Use applicable Labour operation and claim 0.2 hr.

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