J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L (1992)
to reduce weatherstrip rolling. Refer to Figure 5.
1.
Damaged weatherstrips to be replaced. Refer to procedures in Section 10-9 of the appropriate Service Manual.
2.
Repair weatherstrip retainer. Refer to procedures in Section 10-9 of the appropriate Service Manual.
3.
To correct A-pillar weatherstrip to front rail weatherstrip gaping, use the following procedure:
1.
Remove approximately 100 mm (4.0 inch) of weatherstrip from top of A-pillar retainer.
2.
Using black weatherstrip adhesive, P/N 12345097, or equivalent, install weatherstrip into A-pillar retainer while pulling weatherstrip upward
until contacting front rail weatherstrip end. Refer to Figure 6.
3A.
To correct A-pillar weatherstrip to folding top front seal assembly puckering, use the following procedure:
1.
Lower convertible top about halfway.
2.
Remove approximately 100 mm (4.0 inch) of weatherstrip from top of A-pillar retainer.
3.
Remove approximately 100 mm (4.0 inch) of folding top front seal assembly from across No. 1 bow and down front side rail retainer.
4.
Install stuffers (two each end) into the cut-away in back of weatherstrips. Refer to Figure 7. This will push the weatherstrip surface back to its
original shape.
5.
Using black weatherstrip adhesive, P/N 12345097, or equivalent, install weatherstrip into A-pillar retainer.
6.
Using black weatherstrip adhesive, P/N 12345097, or equivalent, install folding top front seal assembly.
7.
Raise convertible top and lock.
4.
To correct front rail weatherstrip to center rail weatherstrip gaping, use the following procedure: