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Mirror Vibrates at Highway Speeds (Align Insulator and Torque Nuts)

Subject:Mirror Vibrates At Highway Speeds (Align Insulator And Torque Nuts)

Models:1995-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
1995-2004 Pontiac Sunfire



This bulletin is being revised to add the 2004 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-64-011 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the left outside mirror vibrates at highway speeds.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the insulator between the mirror and the door frame. The mirror nuts are not achieving the desired torque needed to secure the mirror to the door frame.

Correction

Important: Do not replace P/N 22679824 for this condition.

  1. Remove the mirror. Refer to the Mirror Replacement Procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual (SI document #456577 for 1995-98; SI Document #631255 for 1999-2004).

  2. Object Number: 1256707  Size: SH
  3. Before reinstalling the mirror, ensure that the insulator on the back of the mirror is installed with the retaining studs in the center of the material opening and that the material does not cover the studs shoulder. If necessary, trim the material around the stud shoulder. Refer to the illustration above.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B4156

Mirror, Outside Rear View-Left-Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time