3000GT Convertible AWD V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo (1995)
Technical Service Bulletin # SC-96-002
Date: 960501
Campaign - Retractable Hardtop Upgrade
NO.: SC-96-002
DATE: May, 1996
MODEL: 1995 3000GT Spyder
SUBJECT:
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP UPGRADE
PURPOSE
This bulletin outlines a service campaign for the retractable hardtop system on 1995 3000GT Spyder vehicles. All affected vehicle owners will be
notified by letter informing them of an initial appointment date. A representative from Mitsubishi Customer Service will call them to answer any
questions, to identify if there are any additional hardtop repairs that need to be made, and to confirm the appointment. Service personnel from the
Mitsubishi Dealership will then contact the customer to coordinate alternative transportation for them. A sample owner notification letter appears on
Attachment 1 of this bulletin. Vehicles in dealer inventory that were received from the MMSA Vehicle Distribution Center prior to May 3, 1996 will also
be upgraded. A sample of the letter announcing the upgrade to new purchasers is included in this bulletin.
Affected Vehicles
This Service Campaign Bulletin applies to all 1995 3000GT Spyder vehicles distributed to Mitsubishi Motors dealers prior to May 3, 1996. This
campaign upgrade has already been completed on vehicles delivered to dealers from MMSA Vehicle Distribution Centers after May 3, 1996.
Description
Based on initial field vehicle operation data, MMSA and ASC have developed several enhancements to the Retractable Hardtop System on the 1995
Mitsubishi 3OO0GT Spyder. These enhancements improve the performance and consistency of tonneau latching and quarter window operation.
To complete this upgrade, a comprehensive schedule has been developed using a team of Corporate ASC Service Engineers. The upgrade will be
conducted in Mitsubishi Motors dealerships. We request Mitsubishi dealers to provide a skilled Service Technician to assist the ASC Service Engineer
along with two work days. The Dealer Service Technician's involvement will expedite the upgrade of all affected vehicles and provide valuable hands-on
training. Each dealership will be compensated for their technician's participation.
Required Service Operations
1.
Provide skilled Service Technician assistance to the ASC Service Engineer to complete the upgrade. The repair steps of this upgrade are listed in
the adjacent table.
2.
Coordinate alternative transportation for customer as needed.
3.
Upon completion of the upgrade, test drive the vehicle with the ASC Service Engineer to verify proper operation of the top and inspect the vehicle
for any new damage to the vehicle interior or exterior.
4.
Wash and clean the interior and exterior of owner vehicles before returning to the customer.
5.
For dealer in-stock units, ensure the new purchaser announcement letter is included with the vehicle's warranty materials.
3000GT Spyder Upgrade Summary
1.
Inspect header latches and replace if required.
2.
Reconfigure tonneau cables.
3.
Replace tonneau latches, actuator motor and bracket.
4.
Rewire tonneau latch motor harness.
5.
Replace retractable hardtop ECU.
