Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
Convertible Top Canvas: Customer Interest
Convertible Top - Abnormal Wear At 1/4 Glass
NO.: TSB-96-42A-019
DATE: October, 1996
MODEL: 1996-97 Eclipse Spyder
SUBJECT:
TOP COVER WEAR AT REAR QUARTER GLASS BELT LINE MOULDING
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains procedures to repair a condition where the top cover contacts the belt line moulding.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The top cover on some vehicles may touch the belt line moulding near the back edge of the rear quarter glass. After many cycles of raising and lowering
the convertible top, this contact can wear through the top cover material requiring top cover replacement. The distance between the top cover and the belt
line moulding should be 5 to 8mm. If the distance is less, the rear rail of the topstack can be twisted slightly inward to move the top cover material away
from the moulding.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1996 Eclipse Spyder Convertible (All)
1997 Eclipse Spyder Convertible (built before 8/20/96)
PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the top cover edge at the rear of the quarter glass on both sides of the vehicle. If the top cover material is worn through, replace the top
cover. (If top cover replacement is required, refer to TSB-96-42A-O18 for additional information.) If the top cover material is not damaged,
proceed with the following steps.
NOTE: Be sure to inspect the clearance as described, after installing a new top cover to prevent damage to the new top cover material.
2. Check the distance between the belt line moulding and the top cover material just behind the seam in the top cover at the rear of the quarter
window. The clearance should be between 5 and 8 mm. If the clearance is less than 5 mm, proceed with the following steps.
