SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-T-13
Date: 980301
Interior - Replacement of Door Panel Inserts
BULLETIN NO.: 98-T-13
ISSUE DATE: March, 1998
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-05
CORPORATION NO.: 881603
SUBJECT:
New Service Procedure for Replacement of Interior Door Panel Inserts
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996-1998 Saturn Sedans and Wagons, and 1997-1998 Saturn Coupes
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate a new service procedure when replacing the interior door panel. The door panel and insert will be
serviced separately, rather than one piece.
When replacing either the door panel or door panel insert, refer to the procedures in this bulletin.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
Please reference the Saturn Retailer System (SRS) for part number confirmation.
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.
Front Interior Door Trim Panel/Removal
CAUTION:
DO NOT DISTURB THE ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROCEDURE. IF ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM IS
REMOVED FROM DOOR OR DOOR TRIM PANEL, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. IF OMITTED FROM THE DOOR OR
DOOR TRIM PANEL, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS (FMVSS), SUBJECTING
THE RETAILER TO POSSIBLE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MAKING THE VEHICLE INOPERATIVE TO THE FMVSS, AND INCREASING
THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT.