Sunroof - Installing Weatherstrip
Section8
Group
83
No.
808
Date
Mar. 94
Installing glass sunroof weatherstrip
850 1993 -->
This SB describes the procedure for properly installing a new weatherstrip on the glass sunroof. The sealing lip on the strip at the rear and sides of the panel must be removed when the weatherstrip has been installed, leaving only the lip at the front edge (between the guide rails).
WARNING:
Be careful not to scratch panel while it is removed from vehicle.
INSTALLATION OF WEATHERSTRIP
Remove sunroof and place upside down on soft clean surface.
Remove old weatherstrip
Position one end of new weatherstrip at mid-point of rear edge and press onto frame as far as front corner. Proceed to Installation of weatherstrip guide below.
INSTALLATION OF WEATHERSTRIP GUIDE
Place plastic guide (D) (P/N 6817610-6, 2 required) into one front inside corner of weatherstrip as illustrated.
Press weatherstrip and guide into position in metal frame.
Press weatherstrip into position as far as next front corner and install another guide as described above.
press weatherstrip into position around entire edge of panel.
Note:
Seat each guide against outer edge of recess E in frame as indicated by arrows.
CUTTING WEATHERSTRIP
Place weatherstrip joint at mid-point of rear edge of panel. Out off surplus material with scissors
Note:
Sharp scissors must be used to ensure that cut is clean and straight. This is essential to ensure neat joint and achieve satisfactory bonding of adhesive (see illustration).
BONDING OF WEATHERSTRIP
Bond both ends of weatherstrip together with 3M super weatherstrip adhesive (black) (3M # 08008).
REMOVAL OF SEALING LIP ON WEATHERSTRIP
Place panel loosely on top of frame in car as illustrated. Slit front edge of sealing lip at guide rail on each side as illustrated. Pull off sealing lip A (lower illustration, shaded area), starting at slit and working backward as far as joint at rear edge of panel. Lip is notched along full length to facilitate removal.
INSTALLATION OF SUNROOF
Reinstall glass sunroof as described in service manual.
WARRANTY STATEMENT:
Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01.