Solstice L4-2.0L Turbo (2008)
Convertible Top Weatherstrip: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Water Leak At Front Of Convertible Top/A-Pillar
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 08-08-57-005A
Date: August 04, 2008
Subject:
Water Entering Between Front Seal and Convertible Frame (Install Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer)
Models:
2007-2008 Pontiac Solstice
2007-2008 Saturn SKY
2007-2008 Opel GT
2007-2008 Daewoo G2X
Attention:
This bulletin only pertains to vehicle built with Plan B tops. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-67-009A for more information.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the Pontiac Solstice. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-57-005 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that when washing their car by hand or at a car wash, water may enter on the left or right side of the car at the windshield
pillar roof area.
Cause
This condition may be caused by water not draining properly.
Correction
Install a folding top side front weatherstrip retainer. The retainer has two pieces of foam to help direct water to the new notch in the retainer that
will allow the water to drain properly.
Important:
Place a seat cover or shop blanket over the seats before making the repair.
1.
Fold the top back.
2.
Remove the two screws on the front end of the weatherstrip.
3.
Loosen both ends of the weather-strip before pulling the weatherstrip out of the retainer.
4.
With a marker or paint pin, mark the location of the retainer for reassembly. Because the retainer is slotted, you need to mark the side to side and
top to bottom location.
5.
Remove the four screws from the retainer. Remove the retainer.
6.
Line up the new retainer with the mark and install the screws.
