Interior - Headliner Sags At Rear of Sunroof
2006 Service BulletinsTSB SB06-11-S017
Headliner Sag At Rear Of Sunroof Opening
ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 2006
Affected Vehicles
2005-2007 Isuzu Ascender
Service Information
NOTE:
There are three scenarios that can possibly create a sag condition on the headliner. Read the following three conditions to identify the appropriate correction to follow.
Service Procedure
Condition 1:
Some customers may comment that the headliner is lower at the rear and/or the sides of the sunroof opening.
Possible Cause 1:
The adhesive on the Velcro(R) strips that retain the headliner to the roof may have come loose from the sunroof frame.
Correction 1:
1. Pull the headliner down at the rear and remove the portion of Velcro(R) that has come loose from the sunroof frame.
2. Lightly lay that piece of Velcro(R) on top of the Velcro� that is attached to the headliner.
3. Push the headliner upward lightly so the Velcro(R) reattaches itself to the sunroof frame.
4. Mark the perimeter of the Velcro(R) on the sunroof frame and then remove the Velcro(R).
5. Apply fast cure epoxy adhesive to the back side of the Velcro(R).
6. Reinstall the Velcro(R) to the previously marked location from Step 3.
7. Let cure and push the headliner back into position.
^ Service Procedure 2
Condition 2:
The plastic extension(s) that the Velcro(R) is attached to may have come loose from the headliner.
Possible Cause 2:
The adhesive on the plastic extension(s) to the headliner may have come loose.
Correction 2:
Apply a fast cure two-part epoxy to the plastic extension and reinstall it to the headliner.
^ Service Procedure 3
Condition 3:
The Velcro(R) strips may have separated between themselves.
Possible Cause 3:
The hook portion of the Velcro(R) strips may not have enough retention to the cloth portion of the Velcro(R).
Correction 3:
Replace the Velcro(R) on the plastic extensions following the procedure below.
1. Remove the hook portion of the Velcro(R) from the plastic extension(s) using a utility knife.
IMPORTANT:
The hook portion of the Velcro(R) is sonic welded to the plastic extension in the middle and on the outer edges.
2. Apply a fast cure, two-part epoxy to the plastic extension and install 3M(TM) Dual Lock(TM) to the extension using the coarser of the two.
Parts Information
Warranty Claim Information
Use the labor operation shown.
NOTE:
1. Labor Time includes administrative time allowance.
2. In formation released on paper and electronic format prior to bulletin release cannot be updated. For the most current and up to date information refer to the website
3. Always refer to the Isuzu Service Policy Procedure Manual for specific details on warranty coverage and policies.
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