DOOR OR CENTER PILLAR APPLIQUE APPEARS MISALIGNED. Saturn Saturn 1991

For 1990-2009 cars

# DOOR OR CENTER PILLAR APPLIQUE APPEARS MISALIGNED

#### SUBJECT: Door or Center Pillar Applique Appears Misaligned with Door Frame (Adjust Center Pillar Outer Upper Applique)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1991-1995 Saturn Sedans and 1993-1995 Saturn Wagons

CONDITION: Center pillar outer upper applique is misaligned, causing the front or rear doors to appear misaligned.

CAUSE: Center pillar outer upper applique may be misaligned during production.

CORRECTION: Remove center pillar outer upper applique, align applique to vehicle and install according to the following procedure.

#### PROCEDURE

1. On 1991, and early 1992 vehicles:

a. Remove plastic fasteners from bottom of center pillar upper outer applique.

b. Pull center pillar upper outer applique outward in area of upper fastener and remove from vehicle.

#### IMPORTANT: If the insulator does not come off with the center pillar upper outer applique, carefully remove the insulator from the vehicle.

2. On late 1992, and 1993-1995 vehicles:

a. Remove plastic fasteners from bottom of center pillar upper outer applique.

b. Pull center pillar upper outer applique outward from lower rear, and remove applique from vehicle.

#### IMPORTANT: If the insulator does not come off with the center pillar upper outer applique, carefully remove the insulator from the vehicle.

3. If the insulator is still attached to the center pillar upper outer applique and is not damaged, proceed to the next step. If the insulator is not attached to the center pillar upper outer applique or if the insulator is damaged, proceed to step 5.

4. Apply an adhesive such as 3M Spray Trim Adhesive (P/N 08074) or equivalent, to the vehicle side mounting surface of the insulator, then proceed to step 6.

#### IMPORTANT: When using spray adhesive, make sure to mask surrounding surfaces before spraying.

5. Remove damaged insulator, if required, and mark the inside of the center pillar upper outer applique, 150 mm (4.5 in.) up from the bottom edge of the center pillar upper outer applique.

a. Apply an adhesive such as 3M, Spray Trim Adhesive (P/N 08074) or equivalent, to center pillar upper outer applique side mounting surface of the insulator and press the insulator into place.

#### IMPORTANT: If the insulator is damaged, obtain a new insulator (P/N 21096888).

b. Apply the adhesive to the vehicle side mounting surface of the insulator, then proceed to step 6.

#### IMPORTANT: When using spray adhesive, make sure to mask surrounding surfaces before spraying.

6. On 1991, and early 1992 vehicles:

a. Install upper part of center pillar upper outer applique fastener into pillar.

b. Align center pillar upper outer applique to vehicle, making sure that it is straight, then press into place.

c. Install plastic fasteners at bottom.

7. On late 1992, and 1993 - 1995 vehicles:

a. Install top hook of center pillar upper outer applique fastener under drip rail.

b. Align center pillar upper outer applique to vehicle, making sure that it is straight, then press into place.

c. Install plastic fasteners at bottom.

PARTS REQUIREMENTS: 21096888 Insulator

CLAIM INFORMATION: To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code B7720 - Right Side and/or B7721 - Left Side.

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