Power Sunroof Air Deflector - Becomes Entrapped
87cadillac8Bulletin No. T-88-47
File in Group 10
Number 109
Corp. Ref. No. 701012
Date Nov. '87
SUBJECT: POWER SUNROOF AIR DEFLECTOR
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 DE VILLE, FLEETWOOD, ELDORADO AND SEVILLE
Some 1987 DeVilles and Fleetwoods (VIN 235167 to 332456), Eldorados (VIN 600891 to 613212), and Sevilles (VIN 800761 to 814482) may experience a condition where the sunroof's air deflector gets caught between the roof panel and carrier when the sunroof is closing. This condition is caused by the air deflector traveling too far rearward in the roof opening.
To repair this condition, use the following procedure to install bumper stops, P/N 20349879, on the air deflector guides:
FIGURE 1 - LOCATING AREA TO DRILL:
INSTALL
1. Open sunroof to the full-open position.
2. Locate point to be drilled on the air deflector guide, refer to Figure 1.
3. With a center punch and hammer, mark the air deflector guide.
4. Drill a 3/16" hole at mark.
FIGURE 2 - BENDING WIRE:
5. Bend a wire as shown in Figure 2.
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING BUMPER:
6. Use the wire to insert the rubber bumper into the air deflector guide and pull the bumper through the guide with long-nose pliers, refer to Figure 3.
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING ACTUATOR ROD:
7. Remove the wire from bumper.
8. Using the actuator rod adjustment screw, refer to Figure 4, adjust the air deflector actuator rod height so it is centered on the carrier recess.
9. Repeat procedure for opposite side.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation T5150 at .4 hour.