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# DOME LAMP FALLS OUT OF HEADLINER

DATE: May 1996 -----

#### SUBJECT: Dome Lamp Falls Out of Headliner (Install Screw to Retain -------- Dome Lamp to Headliner)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1991-1995 Saturn Sedans and Wagons, 1991-1996 Saturn Coupes ---------

CONDITION: Dome lamp assembly comes loose and falls out of headliner. When ---------- inserted back into headliner, dome lamp assembly will not stay mounted in headliner.

CAUSE: Dome lamp assembly retention clips do not have enough tension ------ to hold dome lamp in place.

CORRECTION: Follow the procedure in this bulletin to install a screw through ----------- the dome lamp assembly into the roof structure.

#### PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect dome lamp assembly from electrical connector.

2. Using a small screwdriver, pry dome lamp lens retainer clip, located on back of dome lamp assembly, loose and remove dome lamp lens from dome lamp assembly.

3. Connect electrical connector to dome lamp assembly.

4. Position dome lamp assembly to roof of vehicle. Make sure that wiring is positioned to the front of vehicle.

#### NOTICE: To prevent damage to the vehicle, make sure to use self-tapping screw, P/N 11509339.

5. Position self-tapping screw (P/N 11509339) into hole in dome lamp assembly.

6. Using a 7 mm socket with a ratchet or nut driver, apply upward pressure on self-tapping screw, and install self-tapping screw through dome lamp assembly, into roof structure.

Torque: 2 N-m (17 in-lbs)

7. Install dome lamp lens by positioning to dome lamp assembly and snapping into place

#### IMPORTANT: If removal of the dome lamp lens is necessary after dome lamp assembly has been secured with the self-tapping screw, refer to the following procedure.

#### Dome Lamp Lens Removal

1. Hold dome lamp assembly stable with hand.

#### NOTICE: Make sure screwdriver blade is inserted between the dome lamp lens and the dome lamp assembly. Exerting pressure on the headliner may damage it and will not aid in removal of the dome lamp lens.

2. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver into slot on side of dome lamp assembly.

3. Exert pressure, then twist the screwdriver to unsnap the dome lamp lens from the retaining tab on dome lamp assembly.

#### Dome Lamp Lens Installation

1. Place dome lamp lens to dome lamp assembly.

2. Applying light pressure, press dome lamp lens in place.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS: -------------

11509339 Screw-Self-Tapping

CLAIM INFORMATION: To receive credit for this repair during the warranty ------------------ coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Operation Labor Type Description Code Time ---- ----------- --------- -----

VW Install Screw to Retain Dome T9718 0.2 hrs Lamp to Headliner

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