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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 05:55 PM
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Ok is there any tricks out there to keep the sail panels tucked in along the vertical portion where the door closes. I push mine in and sure enough the next day they are popped out. Any help?
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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I have the same problem, they just keep shifting off to the side.
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Old Jun 21, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Mine do the same damn thing, ...
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:05 AM
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Mine only seems to be the passenger side, I thought about clamping it into place and using a heat gun. Anyone tried this?
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 04:07 PM
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I was working on my stereo system & had some fiberglass handy. I fiberglassed some washers to the sail panel behind the speaker grill on a whim. Put a screw through the washer, pop the grill back on to cover the mess. It worked great for about a month then the washers came off. Next time I have the hankering to work on my car, I'll do the same thing, but take a little time to prepare the bonding surface better.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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I have the same problem!
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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I thought this was only on my car, is there a fix for this?
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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I also have the same problem, and some music makes them rattle! I hate this!! I used two sided plastic velcro strips, didnt work! Damn
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Well it seems that quite a few of us have this problem. So the first person to come up with a fix will be a god. LOL
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Here is the fix for that from GM service.

Document ID# 753986
1999 Pontiac Firebird


Rear Quarter Trim Gaps To The B-Pillar (Insert Screw)
1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro (Coupe)

1998-2000 Pontiac Firebird (Coupe)

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Some customers may comment that the rear quarter trim panel gaps to the B-Pillar.

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Pull the rear quarter trim speaker cover.





Make sure the quarter trim panel is seated to the Velcro attachment points. See Figure 1.




Drill and insert the screw to secure the trim panel to the body. See location shown in Figure 2.
Reinstall speaker cover.
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Part Number Description

11519838 Screw
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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I think we are talking about two different things. I think the original poster is talking about the triangular piece on the outside of the car right behind the doors. I know my pass. side pops out all the time. Just one of those F body quirks I guess.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by landshark
I think we are talking about two different things. I think the original poster is talking about the triangular piece on the outside of the car right behind the doors. I know my pass. side pops out all the time. Just one of those F body quirks I guess.
Um, I was talking about the interior sail panel

Its not flush where the door closes.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 05:32 PM
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yes I was talking about the interior panel as well. That fix will help I am sure, thanks for putting it up.
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