Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN Y (1994)
Upper Side Moulding / Trim: All Technical Service Bulletins
Windshield/Rear Window Reveal Molding - Warpage
FILE IN SECTION: 10 - Body
BULLETIN NO.: 43-16-12
DATE: December, 1994
SUBJECT:
Reveal Molding Warpage (Replace Molding Assembly)
MODELS:
1992-95 Cadillac Eldorado
(1995 Models Built before VIN Breakpoint 618563)
This bulletin cancels and supersedes corporate Bulletin Number 311616A
(Group Reference 10 - Body) which should be discarded.
CONDITION
Some owners may express concern over a condition where the windshield and rear window reveal molding retainers warp in high ambient temperatures.
The condition appears as small bumps or waves under the portion of the reveal which lays on the glass. The molding assembly is a two piece design
consisting of the reveal, or outward piece, and several retainers which attach the assembly to the glass. The retainer upper leg is the portion which may
warp.
CORRECTION
To repair this condition, replace the entire molding assembly with the new one piece molding assembly listed (see Figure 1).
Description
P/N
Windshield Molding
3548272
Rear Window Molding
25636372
Note:
The current replacement reveal molding is now black. The previous molding was chrome and is no longer available.
It is necessary to remove and reuse the glass for this repair. For the rear window molding, a cold knife can be used for urethane cutting. (CAUTION
MUST BE TAKEN AT THE SIDES SO AS NOT TO DAMAGE THE DEFOGGER GRID AND WIRE). Cutting the rear urethane from inside the
vehicle will help prevent damage. To prevent windshield breakage, use a urethane cutting wire (piano wire). Use of a cold knife on the windshield will
chip the glass edge and lead to breakage. If an independent glass shop is used for this work. inform them of the above requirements. Do not separate the
retainers from the molding and attempt to install separately.
REPAIR PROCEDURE