Rear Door Outer Filler Panel - Falls Off/Loose

File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories

Bulletin No.: 01-08-64-002

Date: January, 2001

TECHNICAL

Subject:
RH/LH Rear Side Door Outer Filler Panel Falls Off/Loose Fit
(Remove Material and Install Retainer)

Models:
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 14160851

Condition

Some customers may comment that the RH/LH rear side door outer filler panel tails off or does not fit properly.

Cause

During installation of the filler panel, if the rear window is not down, the panel's tip may not fit properly along the upper auxiliary molding. This may cause the filler panel to slightly bow out and the retainer to have insufficient fastener attachment.

Correction

Remove material from the filler panel's top fore-aft locator and install a new retainer. Perform the following repair.

1. Remove the RH/LH rear side door filler panel.





1.1. Insert special tool J 38778 (1) at the front lower edge of the filler panel in order to pry the panel (2) from the door and release the push-in retainer.

1.2. Pull the filler panel forward to remove.





2. Remove 1.5 mm (1/16 in) of material (4) from the filler panel's top fore-aft locator (3) using a pair of tin snips.

3. Replace the existing retainer with the new retainer, P/N 11518628.

4. Install the RH/LH rear side door filler panel.





4.1. Insert the rear tabs (5) of the filler panel into the slots of the door frame.

4.2. Align the filler panel's new push-in retainer (6) to the receptacle (7) in the door.

4.3. Push the filler panel inboard to install.

Important:
The new retainer, P/N 11518628, can only be used one time. The retainer must be replaced each time the filler panel is removed.





Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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