Roadmaster V8-305 5.0L (1992)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exterior Trim - Moulding Impact Strip Loose or Missing
Group Ref.: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 231035
Date: June, 1994
SUBJECT:
IMPACT STRIP LOOSE OR MISSING FROM BODY SIDE MOLDING
(REINSTALL OR REPLACE STRIP)
MODELS:
1991-93 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON
1992-93 BUICK ROADMASTER SEDAN
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO CHANGE THE LABOR OPERATION NUMBER. PREVIOUS DIVISIONAL PUBLICATION
NUMBERS WERE:
DIVISION
BULLETIN NUMBER
BUICK
93-10-24
GM OF CANADA
93-10-187
CONDITION:
Impact strip loose or missing.
CAUSE:
Impact strip not properly installed.
CORRECTION:
Reinstall impact strip if loose. If impact strip is missing, replace entire molding assembly. Reinstall the impact strip per the following instructions:
REMOVE IMPACT STRIP
1.
For ease of removal, heat molding using a heat gun 152 mm (6") from the surface. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
Gradually pull impact strip away from the bright molding. Avoid bending the impact strip.
2.
Lay impact strip, adhesive side up, on a table with a shop cloth to protect the outer surface from scratches.
REMOVE ORIGINAL ADHESIVE TAPE
1.
Clean the back of the impact strip molding with oil-free naphtha or alcohol. Allow cleaner to soak in and then use a scraper to remove any
adhesive tape. If adhesive cleaners such as 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner # 08984 are used, do not saturate the impact strip with these as
this could hinder adhesion of the acrylic foam tape.
2.
Use oil-free naphtha, alcohol or 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner # 08984 to clean bright molding. Follow manufacturer's directions for use.
Allow to soak in and then use a scraper to remove any adhesive tape. Be careful not to scrape the portion of bright molding that will be exposed
after the impact strip is installed.
OPTIONAL:
Use 3M Scotch-Brite Molding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disk 3M # 07501 and Roloc & Holder 3M # 7500 to remove original adhesive tape.
Attach the assembled 3M parts to a drill capable of a speed of 4000 RPM. Carefully remove the original adhesive tape from the impact strip and
the bright molding. Wipe impact strip and bright molding with oil-free naphtha or alcohol to remove any residue.
REINSTALL IMPACT STRIP
1.
Apply 3M acrylic loam tape # 06381 to the impact strip along the length across the top, 2.0 mm (1/16") down from the top edge.
2.
Press firmly (wallpaper seam roller, screwdriver handle, thumb, etc.) along the release liner length from the center and work toward the ends and
cut any access from the ends.
3.
To ensure a good bond, the bright molding temperature should be 70°F (21°C).
4.
Remove 152 mm (6") of the release liner and apply the impact strip to the bright molding, aligning the forward edge first. Continue removing the
release liner and applying the impact strip to the bright molding.
NOTICE:
Prior to Step 5, cover impact strip or rolling device with a shop cloth to prevent damage to exposed surface of Impact strip.
