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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSDOOR TRIM - NEW TOOL AND REPAIR PROCEDURE
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Door Trim - New Tool and Repair Procedure
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Door Trim - New Tool and Repair Procedure
File In Section: Warranty Administration
Bulletin No.: 81-05-01
Date: April, 1998
WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION
Subject:
New Essential Tool, J 42983, and Repair Procedure for Door Trim Pad Hooks, Revised Labor Time
Models:
1992-97 Cadillac Seville
1992-98 Cadillac Eldorado
1994-98 Cadillac DeVille
The purpose of this Warranty Administration Bulletin is to provide retail and wholesale service personnel a revised service policy for labor operations involving door trim assembly removal.
During March, 1998, dealers will receive a new essential tool, J 42983 - Trim Hook Repair kit, which is used to repair broken hooks on the door trim assemblies. The kit includes all necessary parts and complete instructions for repairing door trim assembly hooks.
Effective April 1, 1998, dealers will no longer be required to replace a door trim assembly when a retaining hook is broken. An add time of 0.2 hour to repair broken hooks has been added to all of the labor operations that include door trim assembly removal, these include: door module assembly, internal door hardware, door glass, interior trim, radio speakers, and door switches.
Bulletin No.: 81-05-01
Date: April, 1998
WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION
Subject:
New Essential Tool, J 42983, and Repair Procedure for Door Trim Pad Hooks, Revised Labor Time
Models:
1992-97 Cadillac Seville
1992-98 Cadillac Eldorado
1994-98 Cadillac DeVille
The purpose of this Warranty Administration Bulletin is to provide retail and wholesale service personnel a revised service policy for labor operations involving door trim assembly removal.
During March, 1998, dealers will receive a new essential tool, J 42983 - Trim Hook Repair kit, which is used to repair broken hooks on the door trim assemblies. The kit includes all necessary parts and complete instructions for repairing door trim assembly hooks.
Effective April 1, 1998, dealers will no longer be required to replace a door trim assembly when a retaining hook is broken. An add time of 0.2 hour to repair broken hooks has been added to all of the labor operations that include door trim assembly removal, these include: door module assembly, internal door hardware, door glass, interior trim, radio speakers, and door switches.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.