Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
Headliner: Customer Interest
Convertible Top Headliner - Loose At Rear Glass
NO: TSB-99-42A-001
DATE: January, 1999
MODEL: 1996-99 Eclipse Spyder
SUBJECT:
CONVERTIBLE TOP HEADLINER COMING LOOSE AT REAR GLASS
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains information for correcting a condition where the convertible top headliner comes loose from the rear glass.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Some customers may complain about the headliner pulling off the rear glass. This may be caused by insufficient engagement of the Velcro. The
manufacturer of the top assembly has improved the stitching process of the headliner. This change allows for more attachment area between the Velcro
on the headliner and that on the rear glass. The new-style headliner also has stitched side flaps to prevent the flaps from coming unglued. The complete
top assembly SHOULD NOT be replaced for this condition. Replacing the headliner with the improved stitched part will correct this condition.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1996-99 Eclipse Spyder Convertible built before September 18, 1998
PROCEDURE
Refer to section 42 in the 1999 Eclipse/Eclipse Spyder Service Manual, Volume 3 for complete headliner replacement procedures. The new headliner
should be inspected before installation to make sure it is the new, updated type. See the Parts Information section of this bulletin for headliner
identification criteria.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use headliner part number: MR264580. The part number was not changed when the part was improved. Before installing a new headliner, inspect it
using the illustration to make sure it is the updated style.
1.
The rear Velcro is sewn on over the top of the rear binding (the old version has the Velcro strip installed at the edge of the of the binding
approximately 8mm from the edge).
2.
Stitching has been applied from the front to the rear about 50mm in from the edge on both sides to prevent the side flaps from coming unglued.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Standard Warranty Procedures apply.
