Firenza L4-121 2.0L (1983)
Weatherstrip: Customer Interest
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Sealer - Ooze-Out
SUBJECT
REAR COMPARTMENT LID WEATHERSTRIP
NUMBER: 83-T-14
SEALER "OOZE-OUT"
DATE:
June 6, 1983
MODELS/YEARS
1981-1983 OMEGA, CUTLASS SUPREME,
CUTLASS CIERA, 88, 98 AND TORONADO
SECTION: Body
A new sealerless deck lid weatherstrip (Part No. 20469449) has been released for service and should be used when correcting conditions of rear
compartment lid weatherstrip sealer ooze-out.
The new weatherstrip does not require sealer in the carrier. Only one length of the new weatherstrip will be serviced, therefore, replacement will involve
a cut to fit operation.
Should it become necessary to replace a rear compartment lid weatherstrip the following procedure should be used.
1.
Remove lid weatherstrip and clean all sealer from flange around entire lid opening.
2.
Begin inserting middle of weatherstrip onto gutter flange at the center of the opening between hinges. Be sure weatherstrip is completely seated to
flange around entire opening.
3..
Cut off any extra material and cement butt ends together using 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip
Adhesive or equivalent.
4.
Close lid and water test complete lid area.
5.
Open lid and check for leaks.
6.
If leaks occur, remove weatherstrip from flange;
a)
Brush 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent on both sides of the flange (pinch weld) completely around opening.