Lucerne V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2006)
Front Door Panel: By Symptom
Interior - Front/Rear Door Trim Panel Squeaks
Bulletin No.: 06-08-64-034
Date: October 16, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front or Rear Door Trim Panel/Map Pocket Squeaks (Install New Door Trim Panel Retainers with Inserts)
Models:
2006-2007 Buick Lucerne
2006-2007 Cadillac DTS
Condition
Some customers may comment on a door trim squeak while resting their arm on the armrest or when closing the front or rear door by the armrest. Other
customers may comment on the front door map pocket squeaks when pushing against it or reaching into the pocket.
Cause
The current door trim panel retainers may become loose or pull out causing the panel to loosen against the door frame and squeak.
Correction
Remove the door trim panel and replace the door trim panel retainers with inserts around the bottom and rearward positions of the door trim panel using
the steps below.
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement or Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in SI.
The front position door trim panel retainers (white) are reusable and should not be replaced unless the retainers were missing or damaged during
removal. Also, make sure the two metal door trim armrest retaining tabs are present and reinstalled into the door frame plastic attaching tabs.
Remove the five door trim panel retainers around the bottom and rearward positions of the door trim and discard. Note that the Buick rear door trim
panel will have six retainers to discard.
