Alero V6-3.4L VIN E (1999)
Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Customer Interest
Rocker Panel - Paint Chipping at Front
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 99-08-51-009
Date: November, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Paint Chipping at Front Rocker Panel and Lower Quarter Panel (Repair Paint and Install New Rocker Moldings)
Models:
1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Attention:
Implementation of this bulletin by "GM of Canada" dealers requires prior District Service Manager approval.
Condition
Some customers may comment about paint chipping at the rocker panel and lower quarter panel (dog-leg) areas just forward of the rear wheel opening on
either side of the vehicle.
Correction
Install new design driver and passenger side rocker moldings, using the following service procedure.
Important:
These new design moldings have a different shape and appearance than the original moldings and are now being installed on production vehicles.
Due to the new appearance, it is necessary that BOTH left and right side moldings be replaced when performing this bulletin.
1.
Remove the push-in type fastener at each end of the original rocker molding.
2.
Remove the six push-in type retainers along the bottom side of the original rocker molding.
3.
Carefully release the nine push-in type fasteners along the backside of the upper edge of the original rocker molding from the vehicle's body.
4.
Remove the original rocker molding from the vehicle.
5.
Repair the damaged paint area(s) as required.
6.
Refinish the damaged paint areas and the new rocker moldings following the information contained in the appropriate Service Manual and GM
Refinish Material Booklet # 4901M-D (English) or # 4901M-D-F99 (French). For paint identification, refer to the "WA" code on the vehicle's
Service Parts Identification (SPID) label.
7.
Position and align the new molding upper fasteners with the holes in the vehicle's body.
8.
Apply sufficient pressure to fully seat all the upper fasteners into the body.
9.
Install the six push-in type fasteners along the bottom side of the new rocker molding.
10.
Install the push-in type fastener at each end of the new rocker molding.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
12335367
Molding, Rocker Panel - Right Side
(2 & 4 Door Models)
12335368
Molding, Rocker Panel - Left Side
(2 & 4 Door Models)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.