Door Glass - Scratch
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 83-15-20
Date: October, 1998
Subject:
Door Glass Scratch
(Check Dimension/Widen Opening)
Models:
1999 Oldsmobile Alero
1999 Pontiac Grand Am
Condition
Some customers may comment that one or more of their door glasses are scratched.
Cause
The scratches may occur as a result of:
1. Inner and outer door panel opening may be too narrow and dirt may get trapped between the outer belt strip retaining clips and the window.
2. Door glass shape may be out of tolerance.
Correction
1. Check the dimension between the inner and outer door panel opening. That dimension should be 34 mm (1-3/8 in.). See Figure 1. When necessary, widen the opening to 34 mm (1-3/8 in.).
2. Replace door glass, following the procedure in Section 8 - Doors of the 1999 Service Manual. The new glass tolerance has been changed to correct this condition.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Description Labor Time
C0144-15 Glass, Front Door - Right 0.5 hr
or Left Replace
Add Clean Dirt/Grit and 0.1 hr
Measure Belt Opening