Operating Issues
Application:1991-1992
CONDITION:
Tonneau (stowage lid) release sluggish or slow to release, prior to VIN 200553.
CORRECTION:
Relocate solenoid and use new cadmium or zinc-plated screws P/N 12517487.
1. Refer to 1992 Service Manual, Section 10-6 "Quarter Trim Panel (Convertible)", and remove panel.
2. Remove cable mounting screws and remove electrical cable from clamps. Leave manual cable attached to clamp.
3. Remove solenoid mounting screws and discard.
4. Refer to Figure 8. Relocate solenoid to new location.
NOTE:
Check right or left orientation of bracket holes to mounting area. For best results, the solenoid forward hole is usually mounted on the inner panel 102 mm (4") left side and 112 mm (4.5") right side from the forward flange. Check clearances, cylindrical portion of solenoid must hang below the edge of the inner panel without interference.
The left hand solenoid must be positioned low enough to prevent interference with the solenoid plunger.
5. Mark new hole locations. Mount solenoid with new self drilling screws, P/N 12517487.
6. Attach electrical cable to clamp and mount. If a bind condition is noted after mounting cable, remove cable from clamp and allow to move freely.
7. Check operation of solenoid with quarter trim panel in position, before attaching panel with fasteners.
8. If needed, re-position cable elsewhere to assist smooth operation. Repeat above steps as necessary.
9. Reinstall the quarter trim panel.
LABOR OPERATION:
T1870
TIME ALLOWANCE:
1.3 HRS. Both Sides
OPERATING ISSUES (II)
Application:
1991-1992
CONDITION:
Tonneau panel and quarter cap belt molding protector decal (marnot tape) yellowing.
CORRECTION:
Replace decals with Tonneau Protector Decal P/N 12520107 and Quarter Belt Cap Belt Molding Decal P/N 12520108-9 right and left.
1. For replacement of Tonneau Protector Decal refer to the 1992 Service Manual Section 10-8-19.
2. For replacement of Quarter Cap Belt Molding Decal refer to the 1992 Service Manual Section 10-6-7.
LABOR OPERATION:
B3700 TONNEAU, B8235-6 QUARTER RH & LH
TIME ALLOWANCE:
1.6 HRS. Total Time
OPERATING ISSUES (III)
Application:
1991-1992
CONDITION:
Number five bow release housing slide mechanism broken. 1992 VIN 246069.
CORRECTION:
Replace bezel housing assembly and cable assembly with kit P/N 12517351.
1. Release and raise number five bow to its vertical position.
2. Release and raise tonneau to its vertical position.
3. Refer to Figure 9. Remove cable assembly from latch hole in number five bow latch and cable support bracket.
4. Remove support clips and cable. Support clips will be reused.
5. Remove bezel housing nuts and bezel housing with cable. Discard old bezel housing cable assembly.
6. Kit P/N 12517351 includes bezel housing, cable assembly, handle assembly (slide and stem), slide nut and slide bolt. This kit must be assembled.
7. Feed cable wire bead through bezel housing and attach plastic cable assembly to housing.
8. Slide stem into bezel housing and place cable wire bead into recess of stem. Pull cable from opposite end for tension.
9. Attach bezel and nuts to tonneau.
10. Align cable assembly and clips to tonneau mounting holes and attach.
NOTE:
The end of the cable near the number five bow latch must be correctly positioned to attach properly through the latch hole.
11. Attach cable assembly to latch hole in number five bow latch and to cable support bracket.
12. Secure slide to bezel housing with slide bolt and nut. Hand tighten bolt and nut.
13. Check cable operation. Repeat above procedure as necessary.
14. Lower tonneau and latch. Lower number five bow and latch.
LABOR OPERATION:
B3640
TIME ALLOWANCE:
0.4 HR.