ROOF DRIP RAIL CENTER RETAINER CRACKS/ BREAKS

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 CENTURYS

Some comments have been made that the roof drip molding retainer cracks or breaks on some 1987 Centurys. This condition may exist on vehicles assembled between January 1, 1987 and May 15, 1987.

This condition was repaired in production effective May 15, 1987 at the assembly plants by using an alternate material. Service repair consists of replacing the cracked/broken retainer with a revised molding retainer from GMSPO.

Service Procedure

1. Remove screws from windshield pillar scalp molding (1) and slide downward and away from retainer (2) and drip scalp molding (3). See Illustration.

2. Remove roof drip scalp molding (3) by unsnapping it from scalp molding retainer (2).

3. Remove quarter window.

4. Remove screws along retainer (2) and disengage retainer from roll.

5. To install, reverse removal procedure and roll roof drip scalp molding upward onto retainer.

Labor Operation Labor Number Time ---------------- ---- Remove and replace scalp molding: B7620 (Right Side) .4 Hours B7621 (Left Side) .4 Hours

Add: To remove and install retainer (each side) Sedans 1.5 Hours Coupes 1.7 Hours Wagons 2.6 Hours

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