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09-19-2002, 07:41 AM
Loose or Broken Rear Compartment Opening Molding (Install New Molding Assembly) #02-08-66-005A
Loose or Broken Rear Compartment Opening Molding (Install New Molding Assembly)
1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is being revised to add a model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-66-005 (Section--Body and Accessories)
Condition
Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (trunk) compartment opening at the striker is loose or broken.
Cause
This condition may be caused because the tabs that the molding retainers attach to on the underside of the molding may have broken off.
Correction
Install a new molding assembly. The new molding assemblies listed below come pre-assembled with the retainers and screws already attached. It is NOT necessary to disassemble or remove the retainers from the molding for installation.
Procedure
Open the rear compartment (trunk) lid.
Remove the old molding by carefully pulling it straight up.
Remove any old retaining clips that may be remaining in the body sheet metal openings.
With the retainers attached to the underside, position the new molding assembly to the body and press down to lock the retainers in the sheet metal openings.
Close the rear compartment lid.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
22685720
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1999-2002 Alero
226685721
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1999-2002 Grand Am
22685722
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1997-99 Cutlass
1997-2002 Malibu
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C4660
Trim, Rear Compartment End Panel -- Replace
0.2 hr
Loose or Broken Rear Compartment Opening Molding (Install New Molding Assembly)
1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero
1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is being revised to add a model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-66-005 (Section--Body and Accessories)
Condition
Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (trunk) compartment opening at the striker is loose or broken.
Cause
This condition may be caused because the tabs that the molding retainers attach to on the underside of the molding may have broken off.
Correction
Install a new molding assembly. The new molding assemblies listed below come pre-assembled with the retainers and screws already attached. It is NOT necessary to disassemble or remove the retainers from the molding for installation.
Procedure
Open the rear compartment (trunk) lid.
Remove the old molding by carefully pulling it straight up.
Remove any old retaining clips that may be remaining in the body sheet metal openings.
With the retainers attached to the underside, position the new molding assembly to the body and press down to lock the retainers in the sheet metal openings.
Close the rear compartment lid.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
22685720
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1999-2002 Alero
226685721
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1999-2002 Grand Am
22685722
Plate, Rear Compartment Sill Trim
1997-99 Cutlass
1997-2002 Malibu
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
C4660
Trim, Rear Compartment End Panel -- Replace
0.2 hr