Eldorado V8-350 5.7L DSL (1984)
FIGURE 3 - Adhesive Application
8.
Mix equal parts of 3M structural adhesive #8101 or equivalent thoroughly and rapidly apply bead of adhesive between the separated panels along
rivet area of frame, refer to Figure 3. The structural adhesive will cure at varying speeds depending on temperature. The higher the temperature,
the shorter the curing time.
9.
Remove block separating panels allowing front and rear frame sections to come together.
FIGURE 4 - Rivet
10.
Working from the back side of the seat panel, replace all removed rivets with 3/16" diameter, 1/4" long rivets as follows. Place a 3/16" inside
diameter 1/2" outside diameter flat washer over the rivet from the front side of the seat back panel and install rivet to secure seat panel sections
together, refer to Figure 4. Do this at each location where rivets were removed.
11.
Allow structural adhesive to completely cure before proceeding.
12.
Install seat back cushion onto frame and reinstall seat cover.
13.
Reinstall seat back assembly into vehicle.
For warranty purposes, use labor Operation Nos. T6124 at 1.5 hours for the driver's seat and T6125 at 1.5 hours for the passenger's seat; these labor
operations include removal, repair and reinstallation.