Interior - Headliner Coming Loose At Rear
88buick05Bulletin: 88-10-18
Date: Mar., '88
Ref. No.: 88-065-10
Corp. Ref. No.: 801602
SUBJECT: HEADLINER LOOSE AT REAR (REAR WINDOW AREA)
MODELS AFFECTED: ALL 1986 THRU 1988 LESABRES
Some LeSabres may exhibit a condition of the headliner losing retention to roof underside at the rear window area. This condition may be caused by one or more of the three (3) hook fasteners losing retention from the roof crossbow (box section) at the rear window area (see Illustration, Figure 1).
REPAIR THE ABOVE CONDITION AS FOLLOWS:
1. Remove headliner assembly per Body Service Manual, Section 8C.
2. Prepare a drill using a 1/8" drill bit with a stop spacer over the bit allowing only 1/4" of the bit to be exposed (to ensure the bit doesn't contact the roof underside).
3. Remove hook portion of fastener (which will be attached to pile portion) from headliner.
4. Reinstall hook fastener (3) (push in) to roof crossbow.
5. Drill through center of each fastener through the roof crossbow.
6. Install 1/8" X 7/16" self threading screw through each fastener per illustration.
7. Reinstall headliner.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation Labor Other Labor
Number Hours Hours
(a) Remove and Reinstall C3128 Use Published Time Headlining
(b) Additional time to Drill and Install Screws, show as
Other Labor Hours .1 Hours