DOOR ARMREST PAD FALLS OFF REPAIR PROCEDURE OUTLINED

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 "H" SERIES WITH MANUAL WINDOWS

Delta 88 models equipped with manual windows may experience a condition of door arm rest pads coming loose and falling off when the door is closed. This condition may be due to the pad lock tabs not latching into the arm rest base properly or not having adequate tension. Production is adding a rubber block behind the tabs (2 per pad) to increase the tension. Service replacement parts have these blocks installed.

For service, an adequate repair can be made using the rubber block or a 1" long piece of heater or air hose of 3/4" to 1" outside diameter installed behind the tabs. It may be necessary to restore the tabs to their original position by careful application of heat. Apply a dab of adhesive and install the hose sections as shown in Figure 1.

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