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Front Door Contacts Rear Door When Closing (Replace Molding)

Subject:Front Door Contacts Rear Door When Closing (Replace Molding)

Models:1997-2000 Buick Century, Regal



Condition

Some customers may comment that the molding at the top rear portion of the front door comes in contact with the rear door.

Cause

The black rubber portion of the reveal molding may not be staked to the molding properly which allows the molding to move backwards during closing.

Correction

Replace the molding. Refer to the Doors sub-section of Body & Accessories in the Service Manual.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

10435565

RH Molding Asm - Frt S/D Window Upper Reveal (w/o Option Codes B2E or Y92)

10435566

LH Molding Asm - Frt S/D Window Upper Reveal (w/o Option Codes B2E or Y92)

10435567

RH Molding Asm - Frt S/D Window Upper Reveal (with Option Codes B2E + Y92)

10435568

LH Molding Asm - Frt S/D Window Upper Reveal (with Option Codes B2E + Y92)

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO, 5/8/00.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B7840

RH Molding and/or Outer Strip, Frt Door Reveal - R&R or Replace

0.6 hr

B7841

LH Molding and/or Outer Strip, Frt Door Reveal - R&R or Replace

0.6 hr