Info - Eliminationof Short Method (Short Cut Method) for Stationary Glass Replacement
| Subject: | Elimination of Short Method (Short Cut Method) for Stationary Glass Replacement |
| Models: | 2001 Passenger Cars and Trucks |
Effective immediately, General Motors will no longer recommend the Short Method (which is often referred to as the Short Cut Method) for stationary glass replacement. The Extended Method (which is often referred to as the Full Cut Method) will be the only procedure recommended.
General Motors had recommended the Short Method or Short Cut Method for approximately the last 35 years. In recent years, modifications or variations to the intended process have been applied that compromised the quality of the repair process. In short, what was originally intended years ago is not how it is applied today.
This policy change will result in a number of future actions including:
| • | Revisions to all Service Bulletins, which will take a number of months to complete. |
| • | Revisions to our current adhesive repair kit that is available from GMSPO. Time to complete is unknown at this time. |
No additional changes are required to the Labor Time Guide allowances since they were updated in early 2000 to reflect the Extended or Full Cut Method.
