Retractable Hardtop - Downstop Interference

NO.: TSB-95-42A-005

DATE: November, 1995

MODEL: 1995 Spyder

SUBJECT:
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP DOWNSTOP INTERFERENCE

PURPOSE
Some 1995 Spyders may have a piece of specially molded carpeting covering the retractable hardtop downstop. This carpeting interferes with the retractable hardtop when it is retracted into the trunk. The carpeting may crease the retractable hardtop weatherstrip moulding causing a potential water leak inside the vehicle.

This bulletin instructs the technician to remove the carpeting to prevent potential moulding damage.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
Any Spyders with carpeting that covers the retractable hardtop downstop.

PROCEDURE

1. Using the Hardtop and Hard Tonneau control switches, fully open the tonneau.

2. Gently lift the object-in-trunk sensor enough to gain access to the hardtop down stop.





3. Remove and discard the hardtop down stop carpet cover.

4. Reposition the object-in-trunk sensor to its correct location.

5. Close the hard tonneau.

6. Cycle the hardtop twice on a flat level surface.

7. If the hardtop will not cycle, ensure the object-in-trunk sensor is properly connected.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Nature Code: 99D Cause Code: 450
Labor Operation Number: R2852000 Time Allowance: 0.2 hr.

Warranty Coverage:

36 months/36,000 miles

Special Warranty Information:

On an as needed basis only.