WAVY BODY SIDE MOLDINGS SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED

SUBJECT: WAVY BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (SERVICE PROCEDURE/REPLACE MOLDING)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 REGAL COUPES (OPTION CODE Z13) 1989-90 REGAL GRAND SPORT (OPTION CODE Z13)

CONDITION:

---------- Some 1988-90 Regal Grand Sport models (Option Code Z13) may exhibit wavy door mounted body side moldings.

CAUSE:

------ Lack of molding retention between the molding retaining brackets on the door.

CORRECTION:

----------- Replace molding retaining brackets with a single, door-length molding retainer (PN 10182680) using the following procedure.

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Easy access to bottom edge of door as well as door handle will be necessary.

2. Open door and remove molding retaining screws along bottom and rear edges of door.

3. Pull lower edge of molding away from door and carefully slide molding rearward to remove it from door.

4. Remove molding retaining brackets from door by sliding them in the appropriate direction.

5. Locate the new retainer on the door. The bottom edge of the retainer should rest on the tops of the weld studs and the retainer should be centered on the door.

6. Mark the location of one of the center holes of the retainer on the door.

7. Using a 3/16 in. drill bit with a drill stop set at 112 in., drill a hole at the marked location.

8. Apply a suitable sealer to the edges of the hole to prevent corrosion.

9. Position the new retainer to the door and install a 3/16 X 3/8 in. STEEL rivet with a 3/8 in. head (obtain locally or use GM PN 2477054) in the hole. Apply a suitable sealer to the rivet head to prevent corrosion.

10. Working from the center of the retainer forward and from the center of the retainer rearward, repeat steps 7 through 9 for the rest of the retainer holes. Be sure that the retainer edge rests on the weld studs to insure proper alignment.

11. Slide the molding on to the new retainer. Be sure that proper engagement occurs.

12. Install molding retaining screws.

13. Inspect for proper alignment with other moldings.

14. Repeat for other side if necessary.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.: T1654 (Right side) Labor Time: .4 hour Labor Operation No.: T1655 (Left side) Labor Time: .4 hour

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.