WARPED OR WAVY FRONT DOOR LOWER REVEAL MOLDING COVERS

SUBJECT: WARPED OR WAVY FRONT DOOR LOWER REVEAL MOULDING COVERS (REPLACE COVER WITH NE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1991 B CAR

CONDITION:

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Some 1991 B-cars may have a wavy or warped front door lower reveal moulding 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 122530 require door trim pad removal to remove retaining nut on backside of reveal moulding cover.

PROCEDURE:

---------- 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 moulding fastener from the door. Protect 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 mouldings.

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

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

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

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

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