Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Frame: Customer Interest
Doors - Squeaking Noises
Bulletin Number:
91-10-16
Reference Number:
131013
Publish Date:
3/91
Subject:
SQUEAKS FROM REAR OF DOORS (NEW BODY SIDE WEDGE PLATE)
Models Affected:
1982-1991 FIREBIRD MODELS WITH T-TOPS OR CONVERTIBLES
Condition:
Some customers may comment about squeaks coming from the rear areas of front doors.
Cause:
May be due to metal portion of wedge plate system becoming dry and generating squeak noise.
Correction:
Replace the body side portion of the wedge plate system with new plastic type available from GMSPO, P/N 10198229.
Parts are expected to be available on March 18, 1991. Until then, normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP
orders will be accepted. SPO will make everv effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part
will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in
place.
Procedure:
1.
Remove original metal type body side wedge plate and gasket from the door opening and discard.
2.
Install the new plastic type wedge plate to the body with the original screws and torque to 2.0 N-m (18 lbs.in.).
3.
Check for proper contact by placing a piece of masking tape on the wedge plate and slowly closing the door. Open the door and check the tape
for contact marks.
Important:
Properly adjusted wedge plates should have approximately 1.0 mm of interference with the door in the full closed position.
Shims that locate behind the door portion wedge plate are available from GMSPO and come in the following thickness.
1.0 mm - P/N 20452860
2.0 mm - P/N 20452861
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation Number
: T1548
Labor Time
: .2 Hours Per Side
