Body - Convertible Top Headliner Loose At Backglass
No: TSB-06-52A-002DATE: June, 2006
MODEL: 2007 Eclipse Spyder
SUBJECT:
TOPSTACK HEADLINER LOOSE AT REAR GLASS
PURPOSE
The headliner Velcro may lose its adhesion along the top of the rear window causing the headliner to sag. Use the following procedure and repair kit, listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section, to repair this condition.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2007 Eclipse Spyder produced before April 25, 2006
PROCEDURE
Note:
This procedure should be performed with the ambient temperature and the topstack temperature around 70°F.
1. Release the left and right J-Hooks. Turn the ignition key on and raise the # 5 bow to the vertical position as shown. Then turn the key off.
2. Remove and discard the half of the Velcro that has become undone from the rear glass.
DO NOT SEPARATE THE HALF OF THE VELCRO THAT IS SEWN ONTO THE HEADLINER.
Important:
Do not reuse the Velcro.
CAUTION
Use the new Velcro supplied in the repair kit.
3. Remove the two headliner push pins from the # 5 bow as shown above.
4. Place a protective cover over the rear seat and tonneau panel while performing the following steps.
5. Remove any remaining Velcro and adhesive left on the rear window.
Note:
In Some cases there may be an excessive amount of adhesive. Attempt to remove as much as possible. The use of a heat gun may help to loosen the adhesive. Then,use your fingers to roll off the excessive adhesive.
6. Thoroughly clean the attachment area with 50/50 Isopropyl alcohol and water solution and allow to dry.
7. Use the applicator bottle provided in the repair kit to apply the adhesion promoter in one even coat to the area shown. The top cover should have a wet appearance where the promotor was applied.Allow to air dry for at least 2 minutes.
CAUTION
REFER TO THE TITE-R-BOND DATA SHEET SHOWN. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE PROMOTER BY WEARING PROTECTIVE GLOVES, GOGGLES AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
8. Peel the backing off one end of the new Velcro, center the strip and begin application even with the second line in the defogger grid as shown. Follow this to the second line in the defogger grid on the other side and trim Velcro as needed.
Note:
Avoid touching the adhesive side of the Velcro.
9. Place one hand on the back of the window and use a roller or the other hand to press on the Velcro so it is affixed securely to the rear window area.
Note:
A large 1/2 drive socket with an extension handle could also be used.
10. Reinstall the push pins holding the headliner to the # 5 bow.
11. Turn the ignition key on, lower the # 5 bow to the locked position and reattach the J-Hooks. Then turn the key off.
12. From inside the vehicle, reattach the headliner starting in the center and working outward.
CAUTION
DO NOT PULL ON THE HEADLINER AS THIS MAY CAUSE IT TO WRINKLE.
13. Check headliner for wrinkles and adjust as needed.
CAUTION
DO NOT CYCLE THE TOP FOR 24 HOURS TO ALLOW PROPER ADHESION.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the Genuine Mitsubishi Parts shown.
WARRANTY INFORMATION