Fleetwood FWD V8-300 4.9L (1993)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exterior Trim - Body Side Molding Gap
Group Ref.: Body
Bulletin No.: 331059A
Date: February, 1994
SUBJECT:
BODY SIDE MOLDING GAP TO BODY (ADD RETAINERS)
MODELS:
1993-94 FLEETWOOD AND FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD THE 1994 MODEL YEAR, AND TO CHANGE THE T-OP'S FROM THOSE PREVIOUSLY
USED. PLEASE DISCARD BULLETIN 331059.
CONDITION:
Some owners may experience body side moldings at rear of front fender, front door, rear door and rear quarter may gap to the body.
CAUSE:
Body side molding contour does not match contour of body side panels. In addition, the retaining clips do not provide enough tension to pull the molding
in to the body panel surface.
CORRECTION:
Remove the rub strip and install additional retainers, P/N 10121502, to hold the moldings in contact with the body. Be careful not to over bend the rub
strip.
Front Fender Rear Molding
1.
Use a flat plastic tool to pry behind the rub strip and remove the rub strip from the molding. Lay rub strip on clean dry shop towels to prevent
marring or scratching the surface. See Figure 1.
2.
Clean up old adhesive on rub strip and molding using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner # 08984 or equivalent and a narrow tool such as a
putty knife or equivalent with a sharp edge. Be careful not to damage other areas of the vehicle.
3.
Measure hole location and center punch. See Figure 1. Use a 15 mm (1/2") drill stop and drill a 3 mm (1/8") hole through the molding and front
fender.
