Sunroof (Vista Vent) Seal - Replacement
Number 86-10-4 Date 6/86Subject: VISTA VENT SEAL REPLACEMENT
1985-86 GRAND AM
A new vista vent (sunroof) seal has been released for 1985 and 1986 Grand Am models with Option AD3 and should be used whenever replacement of the vista vent seal is required. The new seal is available through WDDGM under part no. 20698162 and should be installed observing the precautions outlined in this bulletin.
CONDITION:
Vista Vent Leaks
When investigating vista vent water leaks, the following areas should be checked:
A. Leaking between glass and seal
B. Leaking between the seal and retainer
C. Leaking between the module and roof panel
D. Leaking between the hinge or latch attaching nuts and the glass
CAUSE:
Conditions "A" and "B" are due to improper sealing between the glass and seal or improper adhesion to the retainer.
Condition "C" is due to improper bond of the module to the roof panel due to voids in the urethane adhesive.
Condition "D" is due to missing, mispositioned, loose or split nut seals.
CORRECTION:
Conditions "A," "B" AND "C" proceed as follows:
NOTE: Exercise care in the removal and clean-up steps to not damage the painted surfaces as rust could form..
1. Remove the old sealing strip.
FIGURE 1:
2. Remove any excess urethane or sealer from the area between the retainer and roof panel opening. (Fig. 1 (A))
3. Remove all old adhesive from inside of the retainer using a hard piece of plastic as a scraper (to prevent damaging paint). Adhesive remover or heat may ease the clean-up of the retainer. (Fig. 1 (B & C)).
4. Coat all surfaces that will have adhesive applied with 3M Window Weld Primer No. 08643 or equivalent. This high zinc content primer will ensure adhesion of the cement as well as provide some rust protection for minor paint fractures. Deep scratches or paint damage must be repaired prior to installing the new seal.
FIGURE 2:
5. Seal the gap between the seal retainer and the roof opening (use 3M No. 8011 Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent). Be sure to make the adhesive flush with the top of the retainer as in Fig. 2(A). Allow approximately 30 minutes for this to dry before going to the next step.
6. Apply weatherstrip adhesive (3M No. 08011 or equivalent) inside the retainer at "B" as shown in Fig. 2 (B).
Figure 3:
7. Install weatherstrip immediately as outlined in Fig. 3.
8. Reinstall vent glass and re-test.
Condition "D":
Figure 4:
1. Replace hinge or latch retaining nut(s) with seal part no. 20664430. Also check hinge for correct opening. Replace hinge if bent or distorted. (Fig. 4).