Doors - Trim Pad Repair For Vinyl Bridging At Arm Rest
89oldsmobile02SUBJECT: DOOR TRIM PAD REPAIR FOR VINYL BRIDGING AT ARM REST
MODELS/YEARS: 1987-89 CUTLASS CALAIS COUPE
NUMBER: 89-T-38A
CORP. REF. NO: 971601
DATE: February 1989
SECTION: 10
FIGURE 1:
This bulletin supersedes Dealer Technical Bulletin 89-T-38 which should be destroyed. An additional labor operation number has been added.
Some 1987-1989 Cutlass Calais coupe models may have a condition of vinyl bridging (blisters) on the armrest at the trim pad junction. This is due to insufficient glue in this area.
Use the following procedure to repair the condition:
1. Remove the trim pad assembly from the door.
2. Loosen the upper insert cover of the trim pad by straightening the tabs and peeling the material loose at the rear of the door trim pad (the outside layers only) Figure 1.
FIGURE 2:
3. Using a straight edge and a sharp knife, make a straight cut at about 1 to 2 inches above the door arm rest on the vinyl. Round the corners off so that it will be hidden when the insert is placed back on. Figure 2A.
4. Starting at one corner start peeling the vinyl at the cut toward the armrest. This may require heating the vinyl with a heat gun to be able to peel the vinyl off. Extensive care is required to prevent over stretching of the vinyl. Figure 2B.
5. Apply a bead of duro quick gel adhesive by Loctite(R) or equivalent (super glue) at the bottom of peeled openings next to the armrest and the panel. Figure 2C.
6. Using a wooden or plastic spoon push the vinyl material against the panel, working from one end to the other. Figure 2D.
7. Apply the 3M Rubber and Vinyl Adhesive (3M I.D. # 62-4990-4930-2) or equivalent to the edges of the peeled vinyl and press the vinyl down. Figure 2B.
8. Using a clean cloth, clean all the edges making sure the bridged area is completely pressed back against the board.
9. Reinstall the insert over the vinyl trim pad. This requires reforming the tab retainers and using the 3M adhesive, fold the insert covering edges over the back of the trim pad assembly.
10. Reinstall the door trim pad.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Number: T4648 Labor Operation Number: T4649
Labor Time: Labor Time:
One Side-Right or Left 0.8 hrs. Both Panels 1.5 hrs.
Trouble Code: 92 Trouble Code: 92