Headliner - Sags At The Front Edge
NO: 23-10-95GROUP: Body
DATE: Mar. 3, 1995
SUBJECT:
Headliner Sag Repair Procedure
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-89-94 DATED DEC. 2, 1994 WHICH SHOULD BE MARKED IN YOUR FILES. THIS BULLETIN REVISES PART NUMBERS AND THE PROCEDURE. CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.
MODELS:
1995 (FJ) Talon/Avenger/Sebring
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF AND BUILT PRIOR TO AUG. 17, 1994 (MDH 08-17-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The front edge of the headliner may sag or not stay even with the top of the windshield glass.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR **Urethane Primer (3M 8608)**
AR **Velcro - 1" (3M 6484 Dual Lock Kit)**
AR **Velcro - 1" (3M 6481 Hook & Loop Kit)**
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves installing velcro strips to the headliner and front windshield glass to retain the headliner.
1. Remove both sunvisor clips (Figure 1).
2. Remove the sunvisor switch plate (Figure 2).
3. Cover the instrument panel with a large towel or other suitable material.
4. Using a foam applicator, apply a urethane primer such as 3M 86O8** to the back side of the headliner. Cover a 1" wide strip along the entire front edge of the headliner. **Use caution to prevent any primer from getting on the passenger side of the headliner.**
5. **Use the less dense strip (# 3552) from the "3M Dual Lock Kit 6484n, and cut seven 6" long strips, 1/2" wide. Apply these to the top edge of the windshield. Butt the strips to the bottom of the sheet metal flange. The strips should not extend beyond the black out line of the windshield (Figure 3). **
6. **Use the loop strip (# 3527) from the "3M Hook & Loop Kit 6481", and cut seven 6" long strips, 1" wide. Apply these to the back side of the headliner. Make sure that the adhesive promoter has set up and is dry to the touch (approximately 10 minutes).**
7. Install the sunvisor clips.
8. Install the sunvisor switch plate.
9. Attach the **Velcro Loop strip to the Dual Lock strip** by pushing up on the front edge of the headliner.
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: 23-20-45-97 Headliner (Secure with Velcro Strips) 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE: 01 - Adhesive Bond