INFORMATION ON HIDDEN SCREW IN QUARTER TRIM PANEL

SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON HIDDEN SCREW IN QUARTER TRIM PANEL

MODELS AFFECTED: 1994 ELDORADOS (AFTER VIN BREAKPOINT 602347)

Some 1994 Eldorados built after VIN breakpoint 602347) may have an additional hidden screw in the quarter trim panel. To check for this additional screw before removal of the trim panel use the following procedure. Refer to Figure 1.

1. Remove ashtray from trim panel.

2. Pull on trim panel at ashtray opening.

o If trim panel pulls away from quarter panel, there is no additional screw.

o If trim panel will not pull away from the quarter panel, there is a hidden screw. To locate, use a flat-bladed tool to feel between foam and plastic at the ashtray opening for screw. Remove screw.

3. Continue to remove trim panel.

Please update Section 10-7 of the appropriate Service Information Manual.

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