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Defrost - Rear Connector Difficult to Unplug

87cad10
Bulletin No. T-88-63
File in Group 8
Number 71
Corp. Ref. No. 718105
Date Dec. '87

SUBJECT: BACKLIGHT REAR DEFOGGER CONNECTOR DIFFICULT TO DISCONNECT FROM HARDTOP

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 ALLANTES


Some 1987 Allante backlight rear defogger connectors may be difficult to disconnect from the hardtop. To repair this condition, use the following procedure:

FIGURE 1 - HARD/SOFT TOP CONNECTOR:




1. Disconnect the backlight rear defogger connector (male connector) from the hardtop or soft top (see Figure 1).

FIGURE 2 - CUTTING LOCKING TAB:




2. Remove and discard the green connector seal (see Figure 2).

3. Remove the locking tab with a sharp tool cutting it flush to the connector surface (see Fig. 2).

4. Reconnect backlight rear defogger.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6257 at .2 hour.