Doors, Front - Stick When Opening
Group Ref.: 10 - BodyBulletin No.,: 431034
Date: June, 1994
SUBJECT:
FRONT DOORS STICK WHEN OPENING (INSTALL SQUEAK REDUCTION TAPE)
MODELS:
1990-94 BUICK REGAL SEDAN
1990-94 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME SEDAN
1990-94 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SEDAN
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that the front doors stick when they initially start to open them. This condition may happen on either front door.
CAUSE:
Auxiliary weatherstrip sticks to the hem flange along top edge of the door.
CORRECTION:
Install 3M Squeak Reduction Tape*, P/N 06356. This tape may be purchased locally from body shop supply stores.
*We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources.
NOTE:
Before following procedure below, always make sure the door striker Is adjusted properly.
PROCEDURE:
1. Open both front doors and clean surface area with a silicone, grease and wax remover.
2. Temperature of panel and work area should be between 20~ - 30~C (70~ - 90~F).
3. Remove tape from box, cut desired amount needed. Mark the center of the tape and cut it lengthwise in half making two 1/2" wide strips.
4. Remove protective backing and install the tape to the upper door frame (see Figure 1, Item 1). Make sure the tape overlaps the hem flange (see Figure 1, Item 2). During installation, press the tape firmly into place, working out any air pockets.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
B4003 0.4 hr. (For both doors)