Interior - Convertible Headliner Frayed At Outer Edges: Overview
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 08-08-110-001F
Date: June 17, 2011
Subject: Folding Top Headliner Wear (Remove Sharp Edges, Replace Pins/Retainers and Headliner)
Models:
2005-2012 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-110-001E (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition #1
Some customers may comment that the headliner has some wear damage on the outer edges along the upper trim.
Condition #2
Some customers may comment on small holes in the rear corners of the headliner.
Cause #1
This condition may be caused by a sharp edge on the outer headliner trim, causing the wear.
Cause #2
Note
The forward location on each side (1) uses a longer 24.5 mm (0.965 in) pin and the rear locations (2) use a 20 mm (0.787 in) pin. Also, the pin retainers were changed from a square to a round push nut in mid-model year 2007.
This condition may be caused by any of the four pins and retainers (two per side), which face inward on the folding top. The left side locations are shown in the illustration above.
Or by the sharp edges (2) from the first design folding top link mechanism, shown above, which may be wearing small holes in the rear corners of the headliner when it is stowed.
Note
The graphic above shows an example of the second design side rail link, which has a burr (at white arrow) on the metal casting. Removing/smoothing out this burr will help protect the headliner from damage during top cycling.
Correction #1
Round off the inner top edge of the headliner trim and replace the headliner following the procedure.
Correction #2
Remove the headliner and replace the four aluminum pins and retainers. There are two pins and two retainers per side. Also check the convertible top linkage for sharp edges. Sand down all sharp edges and paint as necessary. Replace the headliner using "Headliner Replacement Procedure" in this bulletin.
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Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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