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Interior Trim - Loose/Buzzing/Rattling, or Vibrating

File In Section: 8 - Chassis/Body Electrical

Bulletin No.: 73-83-08

Date: January, 1997

Subject:
Loose, Buzzing, Rattling or Vibrating Front Trim Panel/Defroster Outlet
(Install Metal Retaining Clips)

Model:
1995-97 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Condition

Some owners may comment on a loose, buzzing, rattling, or vibrating front trim panel/defroster outlet.

Cause

Condition may be due to loss of retention at the plastic tabs.

Correction





Remove panel, cut trim tabs as required (shown in Figure 1) and install metal retaining clips, P/N 21040288. The trim tabs at the ends of the panel are similar to the tabs in the illustration and should be cut at the top of the reinforcing/clip aligning rib.

Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time

D1406 0.2 hr