Subject: | Front and Rear Side Door Window Frame Appliques and/or Windshield Frame Filler Panel Appliques Exhibiting Top Coat Paint Peeling (Replace Side Door Window Frame and/or Windshield Frame Filler) |
Models: | 1996 - 2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles (sedans and wagons) up to and including VIN 2Z270483 |
Some customers may comment about a front or rear side door window frame applique and/or windshield frame filler panel applique exhibiting the top coat paint peeling from one or all of the appliques.
Ultra Violet degradation of production top coat.
Refer to the following service procedures in this bulletin.
Front Door Window Frame Applique - Sedan/Wagon
Removal
Rear Door Front Applique - Sedan/Wagon
Removal
Windshield Frame Filler Panel
Removal
1. Remove windshield pillar lower side applique by removing one retaining screw and sliding applique up and rearward to allow tab to disengage from keyhole.
Front Door Window Frame Applique - Sedan/Wagon
Installation
Tighten
Tighten the rear door front applique to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
Rear Door Front Applique - Sedan/Wagon
Installation
Tighten
Tighten the rear door front applique screws (sedan/wagon) to 2 N·m
(18 lb in).
Windshield Frame Filler Panel
Installation
1. Install windshield lower side applique. Position applique to pillar, slide forward and down until applique contacts fender.
Part Number | Description | Qty |
---|---|---|
21172102 | APPLIQUE - W/S FRM FIL PNL - R | 1 |
21172103 | APPLIQUE - W/S FRM FIL PNL - L | 1 |
21172098 | FRT S/D WDO FRM RR - R | 1 |
21172099 | FRT S/D WDO FRM RR - L | 1 |
21172100 | RR S/D WDO FRM RR - R | 1 |
21172101 | RR S/D WDO FRM RR - L | 1 |
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for one or all of the following operations:
• | B7520 (Molding, Windshield Pillar Finishing, Right - Replace), B7521 (Molding, Windshield Pillar Finishing, Left - Replace); |
• | B7810 (Applique, Front Door, Right - R&R or Replace), B7811 (Applique, Front Door, Left - R&R or Replace); |
• | B7990 (Applique, Rear Door, Right - R&R or Replace), B7991 (Applique, Rear Door, Left - R&R or Replace). |