Interior - Front Door Arm Rest Pad Loose

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Bulletin 88-10-14

Date: Mar. '88

Ref. No.: 88-073-10

Corp. Ref. No.: 801605
SUBJECT: FRONT DOOR ARM REST PAD LOOSE (OR OFF) AT FRONT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-88 LESABRE COUPE AND SEDAN WITH POWER WINDOWS

FIGURE 1:

In the event of an arm rest pad coming loose (or off) at the front, determine which one (or possibly both) of two conditions exist and repair as follows:

CONDITION 1: Arm rest pad retaining tab broken off (See Figure 1).

FIGURE 2:

CORRECTION: Using bracket, Part Number 20747293, position on pad per Figure 2, Drill 1/8" holes in pad foundation base, being careful not to drill beyond foundation base. Install 1/8" pop rivets.

FIGURE 3:

CONDITION 2: Retaining screw loose at front of pad to lower arm rest base (See Figure 3).
CORRECTION: Replace the screw with a longer screw, length 40 mm (1-5/8") which will travel thru the pad and into the plastic base beyond the metal "J" nut, into the arm rest base.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: T5172
Labor Time: .2 Hour
Trouble Code: 92