Soft Top - Repair/Replacement
89isuzu05BULLETIN NUMBER SB89-11-004
ISSUE DATE June 1, 1989
GROUP BODY
AMIGO (TC) SOFT TOP REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
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VEHICLES AFFECTED
All Amigo (TC) models with soft top.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Affected models may experience soft top damage due to mishandling during installation/removal.
This Service Bulletin contains soft top repair/replacement procedures and warranty information.
See Figures 1 through 5 for explanation of terms used in this Service Bulletin.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Prior authorization from a Zone Service & Parts Manager (ZS&PM) must be obtained before soft top replacement.
Replacement of or repairs to soft top are not covered by the warranty if damage is caused by owner misuse/mishandling (such as carrying items on top of canvas roof), alteration of soft top, or other warranty exclusions described in the Service Policies and Procedures Manual.
NOTE
All soft top repairs may be performed by a sublet contractor.
The following repairs may be performed without authorization from a ZS&PM:
^ Body side studs and tailgate twist fasteners/grommets may be replaced.
Tears or rips in canvas material at the body side, tailgate or tailgate flaps may be repaired by installing a repair panel (Figures 3 through 5). If initially only one side panel or tailgate flap requires repair, then both sides must be repaired.
^ "B" Pillar and Roof Snaps/Grommets - May be replaced.
^ Zippers - May be replaced.
^ Windows - May be replaced.
IMPORTANT
Total warrantable sublet repair expense for one soft top must not exceed $275.00. Replace soft top if it is estimated that warrantable sublet repairs will be more than $275.00.
Refer to Warranty Bulletin WB-03-89 for complete warranty administration procedures regarding soft top repair/ replacement.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Replace soft top if estimated warrantable sublet repairs are over $275.00.
2. For zipper or window replacement, remove soft top and sublet for installation of new zipper or window. Replacement window material must meet DOT 118, AS-6 standards. Replacement window and zipper material should be provided by sublet contractor as part of repair. Reinstall soft top.
3. Replace body side studs, twist fasteners and snaps as required.
4. For body side panel, tailgate panel and/or tailgate flap repair:
a. Remove soft top.
b. Using Haartz DT Vinyl Top Replacement Material (or equivalent) and black corner bead material repair as shown in Figures 3 through 5.
c. If required, replace grommets, snaps, twist fasteners and/or body side studs.
d. Reinstall soft top.
PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for part locations.
Part No. Description
8-94198-420-0 Soft Top
8-94198-984-0 Snap (package of 3)
8-94198-497-0 Tailgate Twist Fastener
(side flap)
8-94198-411-0 Tailgate Twist Fastener
(tailgate panel)
8-94198-986-0 Reinforcement Grommet
(package of 4)
NOTE
Replacement window material and zippers should be provided by sublet contractor as part of repair
FLAT RATE MANUAL UPDATE INFORMATION
Refer to Figures 1 through 5 for item locations.
OPERATION OPERATION TASK SPECIAL TIME ADDITIONAL
NUMBER INSTR. INSTRUCTIONS
Soft Top 112554 R&R 0.3
ADD: 0.1 R&R frame
Soft Top 112556 Replace AUTH 0.3
Grommet or 112557 Replace 0.2
Snap ADD: 0.1 Each additional grommet
or snap. AUTHORIZATION required for 6 or more.
Twist Fastener 112558 Replace 0.2
or Body Side ADD: 0.1 For each additional
Stud fastener or stud.
AUTHORIZATION required for 6 or more.
AIMI win reimburse for the following sublet repairs without ZS&PM authorization if sublet total is less than $100.
NOTE: If it is estimated that sublet total will be over $275, the soft top must be replaced.
OPERATION TASK MAXIMUM SUBLET ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
ALLOWANCE
Soft Top Side Repair $ 50.00 Includes: Snap replacement.
Panel (One Side) NOTE: Both sides must be repaired
during initial repair
Soft Top Tailgate Repair 50.00 Includes: Grommet replacement
Panel
Soft Top Tailgate Repair .00 Includes: Grommet replacement
Flap (One Side) NOTE: Both sides must be repaired
during initial repair.
Soft Top Zipper Replace 50.00 each
Soft Top Window Replace 50.00 each
An example of a soft top sublet warranty claim is given on the next page.
SAMPLE CLAIM SUBMISSION
The sample Authorization Document shows a claim for Amigo soft top R&R plus sublet repair of both side panels and zipper replacement. The example is based on a $35.00 per hour labor rate.