Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Paint: Customer Interest
Paint - Wearing Off Inside Front Door at the A Pillar
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 83-17-03
Date: July, 1998
Subject:
Paint Wearing Off Inside Front Door at the "A" Pillar (Install New Seal Patch and Repaint)
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass Built Prior to June 1, 1998
Condition
Some customers may comment about paint wearing off the front door on the inside of the "A" pillar, where a seal patch is placed over a welded joint.
Cause
This condition may be due to a seal patch material that becomes soft with heat in combination with a chaffing motion of the weatherstrip.
Correction
Install new seal patch and repaint, following the procedure shown:
Caution
Sanding dust, solvents and paints are potential health hazards. Make sure to wear an approved mask or respirator that is appropriate to the task being
performed.
1.
Pull back front door upper auxiliary weatherstrip.
2.
Remove front door upper trim finish panel and remove outside rearview mirror.
3.
Remove seal patch with heat gun and plastic paddle/paint stick.
4.
Clean area with wax and grease remover.
5.
Cut and install new seal patch, P/N 12378262, available from GMSPO. Another source is Dominion Sure Seal(R)*, P/N 30755. To order in
Canada, call (905)670-5411. In the U.S., call 1-800-265-0790.
*
We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products. General Motors does not
endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from this source or for any such products which may be
available from other sources.
6.
Mask and refinish area(s) as required, using products found in the GM Refinish Material Booklet # 4901-MD-98.
Important:
Always follow paint manufacturer's procedures and processes for their products.
7.
Install front door upper trim finish panel and install outside rearview mirror and reposition upper auxiliary weatherstrip.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
12378262
Seam Sealing Pad
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
