Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
3. Remove the front rail weatherstrip and retainer according to service manual instructions.
NOTE Before removal, make sure to mark the position of the retainer for proper positioning when reinstalling the weatherstrip retainer after
repair.
4. Pull off the top cover from the corner of the # 1 bow.
5. Remove the two sided tape from the top cover side flap.
6. Apply an adhesive (Quicktite(R) Super Glue Gel 82196, or Permatex(R) Superglue Gel 82191, or equivalent) to the side flap. Stretch the side flap
over the # 1 bow and clamp it down with a duck billed vice grip to allow the adhesive to set up. Use clean shop rags for padding between the vice
grip pliers and top cover material so that no marks are left on the fabric.
7. After the adhesive sets up (5 to 10 minutes), remove the vice grip and repeat steps 5 and 6 for the front edge.
8. Repeat procedures for the other side if necessary.
9. Reinstall the front rail retainer and weatherstrip in its original position.
10. Reinstall the top cover retainer. It may be necessary to use a mallet to flatten the retainer back into its original shape.
PARTS INFORMATION
Quicktite(R) Super Glue Gel 82196, or Permatex(R) Superglue Gel 82191, or equivalent no other parts are required for the procedures in this bulletin.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
