Fleetwood V8-350 5.7L DSL VIN N FI (1982)
Weatherstrip: Technical Service Bulletins
Deck Lid Weatherstrip - New Sealerless
Bulletin No. T
83-81
File In Group
10
Number
50
Date
May '83
REAR COMPARTMENT WEATHERSTRIP OOZE-OUT SERVICE REPLACEMENTS 1981-1983 DEVILLES, BROUGHAMS, LIMOUSINES
AND ELDORADOS
A new sealerless deck lid weatherstrip (P/N 20469449) has been released for service only and should be used when correcting conditions of deck lid
weatherstrip sealer ooze-out.
The new weatherstrip does not require sealer in the carrier. Only one length of the new weatherstrip will be available for service, therefore, replacement
will include a cut to fit operation.
Should it become necessary to replace a rear compartment lid weatherstrip, the following procedure should be followed:
Replacement Procedure:
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip
1.
Remove lid weatherstrip and clean all sealer from flange around entire lid opening.
2.
Begin inserting middle of new 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 leak areas.
FIGURE 1 - Trunk Weatherstrip
6.
If leaks occur, remove weatherstrip from flange: