Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Window Seal: All Technical Service Bulletins
Door - Glass to Weatherstrip Squeaking
Bulletin Number:
91-10-14
Reference Number:
131006
Publish Date:
2/91
Subject:
DOOR GLASS TO WEATHERSTRIP SQUEAKING (NEW COATED WEATHERSTRIPS)
Models Affected:
1982-1991 FIREBIRD MODELS
APPLICATION:
1982 - 1991 Prior To The Following VIN Break ML 240491.
CONDITION:
Some customers may comment about squeaking or ticking sounds while driving with the door glass in the full up position.
CAUSE:
May be due to a sticking/slipping action of the door glass to the side roof rail weatherstrips on vehicles with standard roofs, or the opening and panel
weatherstrips on cars with T-Tops (CC1 option).
CORRECTION:
Vehicles with standard roofs:
Replace the side roof rail weatherstrips with new P/N 10198206 (Right Side) 10198207 (Left Side)
Vehicles with T-Tops (CC1 Option)
Replace the opening and panel weatherstrips (AS A SET) on the side of the vehicle affected. Both weatherstrips (opening and panel) should be replaced
to obtain best anti-squeak results and maintain common gloss levels.
Opening Weatherstrips:
P/N 10198208 (Right Side)
P/N 10198209 (Left Side)
Panel Weatherstrips
P/N 10165500 (Right and Left
Common)
These new parts have a silicone cured coating to reduce the noise.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
1991 vehicles produced after the above listed VIN breaks will have the new weatherstrips.
Use Published Labor Operations and Time Allowances.
