Convertible - Boot Will Not Retain to the Molding
89pontiac02Bulletin Number: 89-10-6
Reference Number: 831093
Publish Date: 1/89
Subject: CONVERTIBLE BOOT DIFFICULT TO ATTACH RUBBER RETAINER TO MOLDING (DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR)
Models
Affected: 1988-89 SUNBIRD CONVERTIBLE
Some owners of 1988 and 1989 Sunbird convertibles may comment on the boot not retaining to the molding after installation at the rear outboard corners.
Inspect:
1. Lower the convertible top and install the top boot as described in the Convertible Owners Manual Supplement.
2. Check the retention of the boot rubber retainer to the molding at the rear outboard corners. If the retention of the boot retainer to the molding is unsatisfactory, or if rubber retainer does not retain to the molding, the boot rubber retainer may be modified as follows:
FIGURE 1:
Top Boot
Remove or Disconnect (See Figure 1)
1. Top boot from molding.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut lower lip of boot rubber retainer as shown in illustration.
Install or Connect
1. Top boot to molding.
Inspect
Top boot rubber retainer for proper retention to molding.
Labor Operation Number: T1411
Labor Time: .3 Hour