Hard Top - Flipper Door Spring Replacement: Overview

NO.: TSB-96-42A-024
DATE: December, 1996
MODEL: 1995-96 3000GT Spyder

SUBJECT:
FLIPPER DOOR SPRING REPLACEMENT

PURPOSE

This bulletin contains instructions for inspecting and replacing the flipper door springs on the 1995 and 1996 model year 3000GT Spyder.

BACKGROUND

There is a slight possibility that over time and after many cycles of the retractable hardtop, the flipper door springs may break. Whenever an affected unit is in your dealership for service, inspect the flipper door springs for a tooling mark. Replace the spring(s) if the tooling mark is present.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1995-96 3000GT Spyder

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description

RE2S26CXX Flipper Door Spring, Right Side
RE2827CXX Flipper Door Spring, Left Side

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Flipper Door Spring Replacement

Nature Code: 99Z Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. R2842000 Time Allowance: 0.7 hr.

Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles.

Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.