GAP BETWEEN REAR LOWER SIDE MOLDING AND REAR QUARTER

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985 Cadillac 'C' and Oldsmobile 'C' ------------------------------------

You may encounter a condition of the rear quarter-to-bumper extension warping. This condition may cause a gap between the rear quarter lower moulding and bumper extension.

In some cases, the lip flange at the rear of the side moulding may not be sufficiliently formed over. This pushes the moulding away from, the extension panel. In some cases bending the lip down may correct the condition. See Figure 1.

In other cases, the use of a Universal type moulding clip (Figure 2) or a large hood insulator retainer (Figure 3) will be necessary to repair this gapping condition. The Universal type clip has a bolt for retention to the extension panel. The hood insulator retainer has a push in spike to hold the side moulding to the extension.

Installation Procedures:

Using Hood Insulator Retainer

1. Remove rear body side moulding.

2. Using a 7/32 inch drill bit, drill hole in the extension panal 1 inch forward from the rear and 2-3/4 inches from the bottom edge (Figure 4).

3. Install side moulding. When pushing retainer through pre-drilled hole use a nut driver or equivalent to brace backside of rubber extension to aid in pressing spike through hole. Gluing retainer to body moulding will hold retainer in place whan installing.

NOTICE: The plastic retainer is preferred because it will not rust.

Using Universal Clip

1. Remove rear body side moulding.

2. Wedge clip in upper rear corner of moulding (Figure 2).

3. Without installing moulding to body clips, align moulding and mark location of hole.

4. Drill hole the appropriate size for the stud on the clip being used.

5. Install side moulding with stud going through pre-drilled hole. Install large washer and nut on back side of stud and tighten.

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