Convertible Top Cover - Replacement Instructions: Overview

NO.: TSB-96-42A-018

DATE: September, 1996

MODEL: 1996-97 Eclipse Spyder

SUBJECT:
ON CAR TOP COVER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PURPOSE

Most repairs to the Eclipse convertible top, designed by ASC, Inc., can be performed by Mitsubishi dealers. However, convertible top cover (canvas soft top material) replacement should be sublet to a convertible top repair shop.

This bulletin contains complete top cover removal and installation instructions. Please give a copy of this bulletin to the sublet convertible repair shop performing the repairs.

Mitsubishi dealerships may choose to select ASC authorized service facilities to complete convertible top repairs. Refer to TSB-96-42A-017 for the most current list of ASC authorized service facilities.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1996-97 Eclipse Spyder Convertible

PROCEDURE

Refer to the 1996 Eclipse Spyder Service Manual, Volume 3 when performing the procedures as shown.

PARTS INFORMATION

Description Part Number
Convertible Top Cover, Black MR288277
Convertible Top Cover, Tan TBA

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Convertible Top Cover Replacement

Nature Code: 990

Cause Code: 990

Labor Operation No.: 42386010

Time Allowance: 2.2 hr.

Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles.

Special Warranty Information:
Replace only if needed. Submit as a normal warranty claim, with sublet information included.