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Repair or Broken Locator Clip Mounting Tabs on Interior Garnish Moldings

Subject:Repair of Broken Locator Clip Mounting Tabs on Interior Garnish Moldings -- Trim Mounting Tab and Install Trim Panel Clip

Models:1991-1994 Saturns



Condition:

Locator clip mounting tabs break during removal or installation of the interior garnish moldings.

Cause:

Multiple removals and installations may cause the plastic locator clip mounting tabs to break.

Correction:

Refer to the following procedure to repair broken locator clip mounting tab and install trim panel clip to prevent having to replace interior garnish molding.

Procedure:


    Object Number: 878588  Size: MF
  1. Lay the garnish molding with the broken mounting tabs on a clean work surface.
  2. With a utility knife, trim the mounting tabs off, even with the top of the mounting tab reinforcements.
  3. Trim the mounting tab reinforcements down 9.5 mm (3/8 in).
  4. Install the trim panel clip, P/N 21040288.
  5. Install the garnish molding to the vehicle.

Parts Requirements

Part Number

Description

21040288

Clip -- Trim Panel

CLAIM INFORMATION

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

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Case Type

Description

Labor Operation Code

Time

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VW

Trim Locator Clip Mounting Tabs and Install trim Panel Clips

T9714

0.20 hrs