Somerset V6-181 3.0L (1986)
Window Frame: Technical Service Bulletins
Windows - Quarter Window Reveal Moding or Frame R&R
Group Ref.: Body
Bulletin No.: 771501
Date: February, 1994
INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR QUARTER WINDOW REVEAL MOLDING OR FRAME
MODELS:
1986-91 BUICK SKYLARK
1986-87 BUICK SOMERSET
1986-91 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS
1986-91 PONTIAC GRAND AM
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD ADDITIONAL MODEL YEARS AND CHANGE THE BUICK PART NUMBERS. PREVIOUS
DIVISIONAL PUBLICATION NUMBERS WERE (see illustration).
The quarter window assembly on 1986-91 "N27" (Coupe) styles can be serviced as individual component parts. The following part numbers are for the
quarter window reveal molding and/or frame.
Pontiac
-
20659140-1
Oldsmobile -
20659142-3
Buick
-
12397026 With B24
Buick
-
12397028 Except B24
Buick
-
12397027 With B24
Buick
-
12397029 Except B24
The following procedure should be followed for waterleak detection or correction, replacement of quarter window and reveal molding or frame and
when performing rust repairs and installing paint shield per Service Bulletin 071701. Using this procedure, it is no longer necessary to remove the
interior trim or quarter glass.
Removal
1.
Tape off body around perimeter of window.
2.
Remove roof drip molding.
3.
Remove three (3) screws at quarter window reveal molding or frame to body lock pillar.
