1984 - 1987 Corvette: Service Bulletin: Loose Corvette Door Trim Panel

Model Year: 1984-1987
Subject: Loose Corvette Door Trim Panel
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin
Bulletin Number: 87-116, Number 10
Date: April, 1987

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Some 1984-87 Corvette door trim pads may be loose from the door inner panel at the rear upper edge of the door.

If this condition is found it may be repaired by adding a retainer to the door trim panel using the following procedure.

1. Remove door trim panel per instructions in the Corvette Shop Manual.

2. Install retainer, P/N 10082828-9, L.H./R.H. as illustrated, to the trim pads rear upper garnish molding stud using spin nut. (See Illustration)

3. To remove a trim panel with a retainer, push trim panel upward and outboard to disengage clip from door inner panel at beltline.

Use applicable Labor Operation Number and Labor Time.

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