WARPED OR WAVY FRONT DOOR LOWER REVEAL MOLDING COVERS

Subject: WARPED OR WAVY FRONT DOOR LOWER REVEAL MOLDING COVERS

Model and Year: 1991 CAPRICE

Condition: Some 1991 B-cars may have a wavy or warped front door lower reveal molding cover (Mirror patch).

Cause: The plastic material may be deformed by heat.

Correction: Replace the cover with a new part (P/N 16612564 for LH; 16612565 for RH) using the following procedure:

Note: Vehicles prior to VIN #wl22530 will require door trim pad removal to remove the retaining nut on the back side of the reveal molding cover.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

1. Remove retaining screw from front of cover.

2. Pull the forward edge of the cover away from the door and using an appropriate tool (i.e. J-24595-C), pry the push-in molding fastener from the door.

IMPORTANT: Protect the paint from damage when prying the push-in fastener from the door.

3. Slide the cover forward to disengage it from the upper and lower reveal moldings.

4. To ease installation, trim the tip of the push-in fastener off of the new part (remove approximately 1/4 inch or 6mm).

5. Position the new cover under the belt molding, then under the upper reveal molding, and slide it rearward into position.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to position rubber close-out weatherstrip outboard of the rearward edge of the reveal molding cover.

6. Push the push-in fastener into the hole in the door and install the retaining screw.

Labor Operation Number for vehicles before VIN # 1.22530

Labor Operation Number: T1650 (Right Side) T1651 (Left Side)

Labor Time: .6 Hour .6 Hour

Labor Operation Number for vehicles after VIN # 122530

B7848 Right Side B7849 Left Side

Refer to the correct model year Labor Time Guide for labor hours.

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