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# T-TOP SEALING STRIPS- PARTS & PROCEDURE

#### Subject: T-TOP SEALING STRIPS - AWNINGS (NEW PLASTIC REPLACEMENT PARTS, PROCEDURES AND TIME ALLOWANCES)

#### Models Affected: 1982-91 FIREBIRD MODELS

APPLICATION: 1991 (Prior to VIN Breakpoint ML242070 And Earlier Firebird styles (1982-91) With T-Tops (CC 1 Option).

1991 model Firebird models equipped with removable twin lift off panels (CCI option) built after the above VIN breakpoint will have a plastic sealing strip (commonly called an awning) on the panel. These parts (GM # 10165498-99, right and left) may be used to service past model vehicles by using the following materials and procedure:

#### Materials Required:

#320 or #400 Grit Sandpaper Dominion/American Sure Seal Adhesion Aids #XPPP or #SXPP 3M #08011, GM# 12345097 (or equivalent) adhesive

Procedure: See Figure 1 ------------------------- 1. Remove the roof panel and place upside down on a clean work surface.

2. Remove the garnish molding and handle.

3. Carefully remove the weatherstrip from the retainer, in order to prevent tearing of the part.

4. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.

5. Remove the original rubber sealing strip and discard.

6. Using adhesive cleaner, remove ALL traces of original butyl sealer from the plastic support panel.

7. Using #320 to #400 grit sandpaper, rough up the sealing surface of the plastic support panel and remove sanding dust with clean cloth or air.

8. Apply a light coating of Dominion/American Sure Seal #XPPP or #SXPP Adhesion Aid to the sealing surface and allow to dry 5 to 10 minutes.

9. Using a utility or razor knife, remove the two plastic locating pins from the new sealing strip. Cut the pins off flush to the surface.

10. Remove the release paper from the sealing tape, carefully center the part on the panel and press into place over the entire length of the part.

11. Reinstall the weatherstrip retainer to the panel using the previous screw head marks as locators.

#### Note: It may be necessary to drill new holes for the retainer attaching screws if original holes are stripped.

12. Loosely install the handle to the panel and install the panel on the vehicle.

13. Apply a bead of 3M # 08011, GM# 12345097 or equivalent to the outboard edge of the retainer, install the weatherstrip to the retainer and position the butt joints for proper contact.

14. Remove the handle, install the garnish molding and reinstall the handle.

Parts are expected to be available on May 20, 1991. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

Labor Operation Number: B2380 or B2381

Use applicable labor rate.

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