2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Technical Service Bulletin # 09-08-110-008C Date: 101014
Body - Driver/Passenger Windshield Pillar Moulding Loose
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 09-08-110-008C
Date: October 14, 2010
Subject: Driver and/or Passenger Side Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Loose, Gap at Top (Install New Fasteners)
Models:
2010-2011 Buick LaCrosse
2008-2011 Cadillac CTS, CTS Sport Wagon, DTS
2008-2011 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, Express
2009-2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2008-2011 GMC Savana
2008-2010 Saturn VUE
2009-2011 Daewoo Lacetti
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the model information and parts ordering information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
09-08-110-008B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
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Some customers may comment that the driver and/or passenger side windshield garnish molding is loose, has a gap at the top or is falling off.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the garnish molding retaining clips not fully engaging or not being replaced at a previous service event. The tether
clip is a "one time only" use clip. The clip is not designed for multiple cycles of engaging and releasing.
Caution
Whenever the windshield side garnish molding is removed or replaced, the upper retaining clip and tether must be replaced with a new service
retainer clip. Failure to replace the clip may cause the windshield side garnish molding to not fit or function as designed. Do not reuse the old clip -
it is a one time only use design. Do not separate the two halves of the service retainer clip.
Correction
Important
Do not replace the windshield garnish molding assembly if it is not affected. The upper tether fastener is available as a service part.
Replace only the fastener as instructed in the bulletin procedure.
Use the following steps to install the new service garnish molding upper retaining clip.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
2. Remove the windshield side garnish molding by inserting your fingers between the top of the garnish molding and the headliner. Pull gently
to release the clip as shown.
3. With the tether clip open and attached to the body, disengage the clip from the garnish molding.
4. Slide the garnish molding upward to release the molding from the top of the instrument panel.
5. Remove the molding from the vehicle.
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6. Depress the tab holding the tether to the metal retainer and remove the tether.
7. Grip the metal retainer with a pair of needle nose pliers as shown.
8. Using a small screwdriver in the hole in the clip, release the inner tab on the metal retainer.
9. Twisting the clip with the needle nose pliers will help access the tabs. Use a small screwdriver to release to two outer tabs on the metal
retainer and remove the retainer from the vehicle.
10. Insert the new service retaining clip into the garnish molding. Ensure the clip is fully seated into the molding.
11. Insert the lower mounting tabs into the top of the instrument panel. No gap should be present between the molding and the top of the
instrument panel.
12. Insert the retaining clip into the body and ensure that the clips are fully seated. Inspect the upper molding area and verify that there is no gap
at the headliner.
13. Enable SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SI.
Parts Information
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Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
