Inside Door Panel - Corrosion

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Bulletin: 87-10-40

Date: Nov. 88

Ref. No.: 87-236-10

Corp. Ref. No.: 871605
SUBJECT: INSIDE DOOR PANEL CORROSION

MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-87 SKYHAWKS 1986-87 SOMERSETS 1986-87 SKYLARKS

Some 1986-87 vehicles may exhibit an abrasion/wear mark and/or corrosion on the inside of the door panel where the seat belt retractor comfort plunger contacts the door when closed. This condition develops when the paint on the door is worn away due to the vibration of the door relative to the plunger (dust or other materials may accelerate the condition by acting as an abrasive).

This condition can be corrected by:

1. Repair the abraded or corroded area as required.



2. Install shim, Part Number 20339618, using screw, Part Number 11509608 or equivalent to door as shown in illustration. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
3. Check door operation and adjust door striker as necessary.

4. In cases where door striker adjustment causes unsatisfactory operation or appearance, it may be necessary to replace the seat belt retractor with one available through GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION

Install Seat Belt Retractor Plunger Shim

Labor Operation Number: T4642
Labor Time: .2 Hours
Trouble Code: 92

For other work, use appropriate labor operations and time.