3000GT Convertible V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo 24 Valve (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 96-42A-024
Date: 961201
Hard Top - Flipper Door Spring Replacement
NO.: TSB-96-42A-024
DATE: December, 1996
MODEL: 1995-96 3000GT Spyder
SUBJECT:
FLIPPER DOOR SPRING REPLACEMENT
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains instructions for inspecting and replacing the flipper door springs on the 1995 and 1996 model year 3000GT Spyder.
BACKGROUND
There is a slight possibility that over time and after many cycles of the retractable hardtop, the flipper door springs may break. Whenever an affected unit
is in your dealership for service, inspect the flipper door springs for a tooling mark. Replace the spring(s) if the tooling mark is present.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1995-96 3000GT Spyder
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
RE2S26CXX
Flipper Door Spring, Right Side
RE2827CXX
Flipper Door Spring, Left Side
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Flipper Door Spring Replacement
Nature Code: 99Z
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. R2842000
Time Allowance: 0.7 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles.
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.
Procedure
1.
Open the hardtop and leave the tonneau open fully.
2.
Hold down one flipper door at a time and inspect the flipper door spring closely. Look for small tooling marks on the hooked side of the spring
near the coil.
