Canada - Body - Convertible Top Stitching Deteriorates

Bulletin
TSB3505

Issue Date
November 17, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
CONVERTIBLE TOP STITCHING DETERIORATION

Component
BODY

Models
'04-'08 Solara

INTRODUCTION:







Some 2004 - 2008 model year Solara vehicles may exhibit a condition where the stitching along the sides of the convertible top deteriorates. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect convertible top stitching.












- If stitching is deteriorating as shown in Figures 1 and 2, continue to step 2.
- If stitching IS NOT deteriorating as shown, this TSB DOES NOT apply.

2. If stitching is deteriorating at any location on right or left side of convertible top, replace the stitching on BOTH sides of the top.

NOTE:
Sublet to a qualified upholstery shop to replace ALL of the stitching on BOTH sides of the convertible top using "UV stable" thread.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.