REAR QUARTER UPPER MOLDING GAP TO QUARTER PANEL(RPL. MOLDING)

SUBJECT: REAR QUARTER UPPER MOLDING GAPS TO QUARTER PANEL (REPLACE MOLDING)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1993 FLEETWOODS (RWD) AND FLEETWOOD BROUGHAMS (RWD)

Some owners 1993 Fleetwoods (RWD) and Fleetwood Broughams (RWD) may have a rear quarter upper molding assembly which gaps to the quarter panel.

This condition may be caused when the quarter panel and molding contours vary relative to each other. This was corrected in production after and including VIN lG6DW5273PR719047.

To repair this condition replace the existing molding with a new molding. The new molding has the front stud relocated forward approximately 20mm (3/4"). New moldings can be ordered from GMSPO using P/N's 12522116-RH and 12522117-LH.

1. Remove quarter molding from quarter panel per Service Information Manual procedures, Section 10-7.

2. Clean quarter panel surface using a 50150 mixture of rubbing alcohol and water. Make sure surface is dry before installing the new molding.

3. Align new molding to the middle of the two rear quarter panel slots. Refer to Figure 1. Front stud will not align with the existing hole in the quarter panel. Mark new hole location on quarter panel using a grease pencil, or equivalent, or apply white-out correction fluid, or equivalent, to the tip of the stud and touch the panel.

4. Mark location with a center punch and drill 6.4mm (1/4") hole at new location and clean up any burrs.

5. Remove the barrel nut from the old hole and discard.

NOTICE: Protect vehicle from any overspray in steps 6 and 7. This could be accomplished using a Q-tip or small artist's paint brush, or equivalent, to apply primer and wax.

6. Treat old and new hole with primer and allow to dry.

7. Apply wax spray, P/N 12345489, to old and new hole for added corrosion protection.

8. Insert new barrel nut from service kit into new hole.

9. Install new molding per Service Information Manual instructions, Section 10-7. Adhesive tape from new molding should cover the old hole.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T1949 at .4 hour (one side) with .3 hour for additional side.

Parts are expected to be available on February 23, 1993.

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