Sunroof - Sunshade Material Delamination
NO: TSB-99-42A-003DATE: February, 1999
MODEL: 1998-99 Eclipse
SUBJECT:
DELAMINATION OF SUNROOF SUNSHADE MATERIAL
PURPOSE
This bulletin contains procedures for repairing delaminated sunroof sunshade cover material.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Symptom
The sunshade material may peel off (delaminate) the sunshade(s). The delaminated material can have an unsightly appearance or could result in a binding condition when the sunshade is opened or closed. This condition can occur on either or both the front and/or rear sunroof sunshade.
Cause
Delamination is caused by insufficient adhesive.
Remedy
To correct this condition, the sunshade(s) must be removed, cleaned, and new adhesive applied to secure the material onto the shade.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1998 & 1999 Eclipse built between 11/97 and 8/98 equipped with factory installed power sunroof.
PROCEDURE
1. Open the sunroof to the vent position.
2. Using the instructions in section 42 of the service manual, remove the sunshade(s) from the vehicle.
3. Wet a lint free cloth with 3M Scotch-Grip solvent No. 8215, 8984 (or equivalent) and wipe delaminated surfaces to remove dirt, oil, etc.
4. Wait for five minutes or until solvent evaporates.
5. Apply 3M Scotch-Grip 1357 adhesive with a brush to the fabric and the plastic panel. Make sure 100% of the surface is covered.
6. Wait five minutes or until both surfaces are dry to the touch.
7. Apply five drops of Permabond at equal distance along each fold edge of the panel.
8. Bond the fabric panel edge to the plastic sunshade surface and apply firm pressure.
9. Referring again to the service manual section 42, reinstall sunshade assembly in sunroof. Slide the sunshade back and forth to make sure it functions smoothly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Required for this repair:
3M Adhesive Cleaner/Solvent, Part Number 8215 or 8984 (or equivalent)
3M Scotch-Grip High Performance Contact Adhesive No. 1357 (or equivalent) * Permabond 268 (82-9820)
* 3M Scotch-Grip High Performance Contact Adhesive No.1357 may not be readily available from your regular 3M distributor. 3M 1357 Adhesive can be purchased from the following sources:
If you need further assistance with 3M products, contact 3M customer service at 1-800-521-8180, ext. 6890.
WARRANTY INFORMATION