Wheel House Opening Molding Rough, Discolored or Stone-Chipped (Replace Molding)
| Subject: | Wheel House Opening Molding Rough, Discolored or Stone-Chipped (Replace Molding) |
| Models: | 2003 Pontiac Vibe |
| without RPO B57 (Monotone Appearance Package) |
This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts and Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-111-005A (Section 08 -- Body & Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the rear wheel house opening molding or the rear door lower molding is rough, discolored or stone-chipped by road debris.
Cause
Road debris contacting the molding may discolor, chip or roughen the appearance of the molding.
Correction
Replace the moldings and clips with newly designed moldings that will deflect road debris away from the effected area.
For SI molding replacement procedures, refer to the table below.
Description | SI Document ID # |
|---|---|
Wheel Opening Flare Replacement -- Rear | 829050 |
Molding Replacement -- Rear Side Door Lower | 829039 |
Molding Replacement -- Rocker Panel Stock Molding | 828819 |
Parts Information
Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
88972853 | Molding Protector, Rocker Panel (1 per side) |
88972315 | Molding Protector, Rear Door Lower, Right Side |
88972317 | Molding Protector, Rear Door Lower, Left Side |
88972311 | Molding Protector, Rear Wheel Opening, Right Side |
88972313 | Molding Protector, Rear Wheel Opening, Left Side |
88973242 | Molding Rear Wheel Opening-Right |
88973243 | Molding Rear Wheel Opening-Left |
88973246 | Molding Rear Side Door Lower-Right |
88973247 | Molding Rear Side Door Lower-Left |
88973089 | Rocker Molding-Right |
88973090 | Rocker Molding-Left |
94848834 | Retainer (20 per side) |
88970493 | Retainer (1 per side) |
88973676 | Retainer (2 per side) |
88970495 | Retainer (8 per side) |
88970656 | Retainer (1 per side) |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
B9708 | Molding, Exterior (All) -- Replace | 1.2 hrs |
