Convertible - Storage Lid Contacts Rack When Opened

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Number: 92-116-10

Section: 10

Date: FEB. 1992


Corporate Bulletin No.: 231019

ASE No.: B1


Subject:
CONVERTIBLE STOWARD LID CONTACTS RACK WHEN OPENED


Model and Year:
1989-92 CORVETTE


CONDITION:
Some 1989-92 Corvette convertible style vehicles may have a stowage lid that contacts the luggage rack when the lid is opened.


CAUSE:
Full open angle of lid allows travel too far rearward, contacting luggage rack.


CORRECTION:
Replace the original bumper (shown in the illustration) with a modified bumper P/N 15679393 and add a piece of 5/8" heater hose P/N 12322342 (or equivalent) to the hinge arm. Use the following procedure. This will change the available opening angle of the lid.

1. With the convertible top in the up position;
- Release the rear bow latch,
- Release the rear stowage lid and raise to full up position,
- Prop rear bow of convertible top in up position.





2. Locate and remove the original bumper from the flange on the hinge box and discard (see illustration Views A and B).

3. Obtain new bumper P/N 15679393 and, using a hacksaw, cut a slot 7 mm (9/32") deep and 1.5 mm (1 /16") wide in the bumper as shown in the illustration.

4. Apply a coating of P/N 12345097, 3M P/N 08011 or equivalent, weatherstrip adhesive to the slot.

5. Install the bumper in position on the flange as shown in the illustration. NOTE: Arrowhead shape faces toward rear of vehicle.

6. Cut 30 mm (1-3/16") length of 5/8" heater hose P/N 12322342 or equivalent and slit along the length.

7. Apply a coating of P/N 12345097, 3M P/N 08011 or equivalent, weatherstrip adhesive to the inside diameter of the hose.





8. Install the hose on the hinge arm as shown in the illustration so that it will make contact with the bumper when the stowage lid is open. The open side of the hose should face inboard. NOTE: View "C".

9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 for the remaining side of the lid.

10. Close the stowage lid for 20 minutes, allowing the adhesive to cure.

PARTS AVAILABILITY:

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

LABOR OPERATION: T1825
TIME ALLOWANCE: 0.5 HOURS