This standard is a General Motors Global Document. All
requirements herein shall be adhered to as GM Global Requirements
for the Assist Handle Assembly except where noted for specific GM
programs.
This standard establishes performance requirements, design
constraints, and validation requirements for an Assist Handle
Assembly. The requirements contained in this document only apply to
parts released under this version of requirements when included in
supplier Statement of Requirements (SOR).
The Analysis/Development/Validation (ADV) plan shall be complete
per SOR Validation Appendix G2 requirements and any new
standards/Component Technical Specification (CTS) updates at
Integration Vehicle Material Required Date (IV/MRD) included in the
Design Review Based on Failure Modes (DRBFM) and/or peer reviews,
with validation considerations considered in that process, and
effected via Engineering Work Order (EWO) for program specific
standard updating. The program team shall contact Global Technology
Engineering (GTE) to ensure the latest standard templates are being
used.
Applicability.
The main purpose of the Assist Handle Assembly is to provide a
decorative, functional trim component to the Overhead System. The
Assist Handle Assembly also provides packaging provisions for coat
hooks and lighting when required.