WINDSHIELD SUPPORT MOLDING FALLS DOWN (REINSTALL MOLDING)

SUBJECT: WINDSHIELD SUPPORT MOLDING FALLS DOWN (REINSTALL SUPPORT MOLDING)

MODELS: 1993 G-VANS BUILT AT FLINT ASSEMBLY (EXCLUDING E94 RALLY/RALLY STX)

CONDITION

Some 1993 Flint built G-Vans (identified by an "F" in the plant code position of the VIN) may exhibit a condition where the inside windshield support molding falls down. The molding may fall down starting at the upper right corner and continue across the top of the windshield.

CAUSE

Preliminary indications show that the butyl adhesive inside of the support molding is not adhering to the windshield pinch weld flange. This condition is NOT caused by the conversion companies or their manufacturing process. Changes have been put inplace at Flint Assembly to correct this condition. Vehicles built after the following VIN breakpoint should not exhibit this condition.

GMC Truck VIN Breakpoint: PF510818

CORRECTION

The support molding can be re-secured to the pinch weld flange WITHOUT REMOVING the windshield.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Refer to page 10A3-4 in the 1993 Service Manual (X-9357), Figure 4, for a view of the support molding.

1. Remove the windshield support molding from the upper pinch weld flange halfway down the side of the "A" pillars.

2. Apply a 1/8 inch bead of weatherstrip adhesive (P/N 12345097 or 3M #08008)* to the inside of the molding channel.

3. Reinstall the molding to the windshield pinch weld flange.

NOTE: A heat gun may be required to stretch and reinstall the molding on the pinch weld flange.

*"We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the product or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources."

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Description Labor Time Op ----------- ---------- ----- C2007 Molding, Windshield See Applicable Garnish, Remove Labor Time Guide and Replace

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