Vinyl Top - Loose Lace/Poor Fit to Roof

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Bulletin No. T-88-103
File in Group 10
Number 124
Corp. Ref. No. 811514
Date March '88
SUBJECT: VINYL TOPS (OPTION CODE CB4): LOOSE LACE, POOR FIT TO ROOF AND RETAINER SHOWING THROUGH VINYL

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1988 DEVILLES AND FLEETWOODS

FIGURE 1 - LOOSE LACE:

Loose Lace:

Some 1987-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods with vinyl tops may exhibit a condition of loose lace around the upper quarter sail panel area (refer to Figure 1). This condition may be caused by poor mechanical retention of the lace.

This condition may be repaired by using Loctite Superbonder adhesive, GM P/N 12345093 (or kit P/N 1052621) or equivalent. Apply adhesive to the lace and hold in place for about 30 seconds.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6286 at .2 hour.

FIGURE 2 - POOR FIT:

Poor Fit to Roof:

Some 1987-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods with vinyl tops may exhibit a condition of a poor fit to the roof. This condition may be caused by two missing rivets in the top retainer (refer to Figure 2).

This condition may be repaired using the following procedure:

1. Tape off roof close to vinyl top to protect paint.

2. Pull back vinyl in area of rivet holes, approximately 170 mm from the sides of the car (refer to Figure 2).
3. Drill two holes using a 1/8" drill, taking care to drill through the sheet metal only.

4. Brush over holes with zinc chromate primer.

5. Install two 1/8" x 3/16" rivets.

6. Reinstall vinyl.

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6287 at 1.1 hours.

FIGURE 3 - RETAINER SHOWING THROUGH:

Retainer Showing Through Vinyl:

Some 1987-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods with vinyl tops may experience a condition of retainer showing through vinyl. This condition may be caused by the vinyl top pad being too thin next to the retainer (refer to Figure 3).
This condition may be corrected by gently caulking the retainer under the vinyl. This should be done with care, so as not to damage the vinyl. A caulking spoon and hammer should be used with a towel or cloth between the caulking spoon and the top.

For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T6289 at .2 hour.