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Sliding Side Door Glass - Pops Open

90Chevy32
Number: 90-381-10

Section: 10

Date: November 1990

Corp. Bulletin No.: 031062
Subject: SLIDING SIDE DOOR GLASS POPS OPEN WHEN CLOSING SIDE DOOR


Model and Year: 1990 U VAN (APV)




TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Condition: Sliding Side Door Glass Pops Open When Closing Side Door

Cause: Not Enough Tension On Glass Latch In Closed Position

Correction:

1. Open window to check style of bumper on rear pillar of sliding side door (See Illustration) if bumper is round in shape remove, clean surface and install new square type bumper, P/N 10188522. Close window.

2. Close door several times to insure repair.

3. If condition still exists loosen garnish molding on door to access the latch mounting to determine if there's a 3 mm shim located under the base of the latch, if not proceed to step 4.

4. Loosen the latch attaching screws.

5. Install 3 mm tapered shim, P/N 10171186 between the latch and door surface to increase latch tension.

IMPORTANT: An additional 1.5 mm shim, P/N 10171188 may be used if additional latch tension is needed.

6. Tighten inboard screws then outboard screws.

7. Reinstall garnish molding.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Labor Operation Number: T1681

Labor Time: .5 Hour

Trouble Code: 92