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Convertible Top Cover - Spring Clip Replacement

Section
8

Group
83

No
0018

Year
99

Month
01

Reference: TP 8307201, Section (83), Convertible system, C70 Convertible 1998-
Vehicles involved: Convertible

Spring clip, inspection and replacement

Background:
This service bulletin describes how to inspect and install a spring clip on the convertible top well cover.

Materials:

Description Quantity Part no.

Spring clip 2 8618700

Cars involved:

Model Factory Chassis no.

C70 Convertible J -001119

Clip, inspection and replacement

Inspecting and installing spring clip

Preparations 1





Raise the cover with the button on the dash as per illustration.

Inspection and installing new spring clip 2





Inspect whether a spring clip is installed or not. If a clip is installed it must be removed and replaced with a new one, part no. 8618700.

If no spring clip is present, install spring clip, p/n 8618700.

Install the spring clip at a distance of (A) 66, 5 mm (2-5/8") from the reinforcement (beam).

WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint, using claim type 01.

Operation No. Labor description Time allowance

83943-2 Spring clip convertible top cover, 0.2 hr
installation