Front and Rear Side Door Window Frame Appliques and/or Windshield Frame Filler Panel Appliques Exhibiting Top Coat Paint Peeling #02-T-71 - (Apr 24, 2003)

1996 - 2002 Saturn S-Series vehicles (sedans and wagons) up to and including VIN 2Z270483

Condition

Some customers may comment about a front or rear side door window frame applique and/or windshield frame filler panel applique exhibiting the top coat paint peeling from one or all of the appliques.

Cause

Ultra Violet degradation of production top coat.

Correction

Refer to the following service procedures in this bulletin.

Service Procedure

Front Door Window Frame Applique - Sedan/Wagon

Removal

1. Remove two retaining screws.
2. Slide applique rearward to disengage hooks from door.

Rear Door Front Applique - Sedan/Wagon

Removal

1. Remove retaining screws.
2. Slide applique forward to disengage hooks from door.

Windshield Frame Filler Panel

Removal

1. Remove windshield pillar lower side applique by removing one retaining screw and sliding applique up and rearward to allow tab to disengage from keyhole.

Front Door Window Frame Applique - Sedan/Wagon

Installation

1. Position applique to door. Press applique to engage into door.
2. Install two retaining screws.
Tighten

Tighten the rear door front applique to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Rear Door Front Applique - Sedan/Wagon

Installation

1. Position applique to door and press on applique to seat hooks inside of applique into slots in door.
2. Install retaining screws.
Tighten

Tighten the rear door front applique screws (sedan/wagon) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Windshield Frame Filler Panel

Installation

1. Install windshield lower side applique. Position applique to pillar, slide forward and down until applique contacts fender.

Parts Requirements

Claim Information

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for one or all of the following operations:

• B7520 (Molding, Windshield Pillar Finishing, Right - Replace), B7521 (Molding, Windshield Pillar Finishing, Left - Replace);
• B7810 (Applique, Front Door, Right - R&R or Replace), B7811 (Applique, Front Door, Left - R&R or Replace);
• B7990 (Applique, Rear Door, Right - R&R or Replace), B7991 (Applique, Rear Door, Left - R&R or Replace).

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