Campaign - Retractable Hard Top Seal Lubrication

61 07 09

November 16, 2007

2016247 Supercedes T.B. Group 61 number 07-08 Dated October 2, 2007 due to the repair becoming a Required Vehicle Update Technical Bulletin (RVUTB).





Vehicle Information

Condition

REQUIRED VEHICLE UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN (TVUTB)
PERFORM ON ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES WITHIN THE LIMITED NEW VEHICLE
WARRANTY

RVU - Convertible Top, Cleaning Seals (OZ 61B1)

Tip:
Technical Bulletin Expiration Date: February 28, 2008.

Seal cleaning procedure to reduce noise from convertible operation, water/air intrusion due to dry seals.

Technical Background





Clean and lubricate seals with Special Lubricant to ensure seal integrity and noise free operation.

Production Solution

No production change required.

Service

Requirements:

Vehicle must meet ALL of the following criteria:

VIN must show OZ (61B1) code open in ElsaWeb on the day of repair.

Vehicle must be within the Limited New Vehicle Warranty

Repair must be performed prior to the expiration date listed in this technical bulletin.

Procedure must also be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory.

WARNING:
Special Tool VAS 6365 Hinge Supports must be used when performing this procedure.

Clean Seal Surfaces





With a lint free cloth, clean the following seal surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and water





Clean Sunroof, A-Pillar and Side Bar seals





With special tool Part No: VAS 6365, Hinge Supports -arrow-, place roof in the service position shown.

Place support VAS 6365 in upper position

Open roof with Convertible Top Operation Switch -E137- until it is just before the position shown

Place support VAS 6365 in mounting hole in main
hinge

Switch ignition off, roof lowers in stages until
supports are resting on longmembers





Header Seal





Roof guide pin seals





C-segment Seals -arrow-





Side panel seals





Rear Lid side seals -arrow-





M-segment seal





Rear Lid upper seal





Rear Lid lower seal

Lubricate Seal Surfaces

Once all seals are clean and dry, apply Special Lubricant to all mentioned seal surfaces.

Tip:

DO NOT apply lubricant with a cloth, sponge or foam brush.

Tip:

Avoid contact with felt trim on seals.





Apply beads of Special Lubricant





Spread evenly on seal surface

Tip:

Wear latex or comparable glove

Close roof when completed








Warranty





Required Parts and Tools

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.