DUST/AIR ENTERING BOTTOM DOOR HANDLE-INSTALL ADHESIVE TAPE. Saturn Saturn 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# DUST/AIR ENTERING BOTTOM DOOR HANDLE-INSTALL ADHESIVE TAPE

#### SUBJECT: Dust or Air Entering at Bottom of Door Handle Assembly (Install Adhesive Backed Tape) All 1991 Saturn Sedans

#### CONDITION:

----------- Dust or air entering vehicle at bottom of inside door handle assembly.

#### CAUSE:

-------- Gap exists between bezel (part of inside door handle assembly) and side door trim assembly.

#### CORRECTIVE ACTION:

Install adhesive backed foam tape to bottom of door handle bezel.

#### PROCEDURE:

---------- 1. Remove door handle assembly. Refer to the "Door Trim Panel" removal procedures in the "Doors" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

2. Install a piece of 1/4 inch adhesive backed foam tape such as Kent Industries #40105 (or equivalent) to inside bottom edge of door handle assembly bezel.

3. Install door handle assembly. Refer to the "Door Trim Panel" installation procedures in the "Doors" section of the "Body/Collision Repair Service Manual."

4. If required, repeat steps 1 through 3 for remaining doors.

#### CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows: Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ------------------------------- ---------- -------- VW Remove & Replace Bezel & Install T9534 0.3 hrs Foam Tape - R/Front VW Remove & Replace Bezel & Install T9535 0.3 hrs Foam Tape - L/Front VW Remove & Replace Bezel & Install T9536 0.3 hrs Foam Tape - R/Rear VW Remove & Replace Bezel & Install T9537 0.3 hrs Foam Tape - L/Rear

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