Sunroof Air Deflector - Caught Between Roof Panel
87olds6SUBJECT POWER SUNROOF AIR DEFLECTOR
MODELS/YEARS 1987 NINETY-EIGHT AND TORONADO
MODELS
NUMBER: 87-T-51
DATE: October 16, 1987
SECTION: 10
VIN No.
Ninety-Eight H1306735 to H1333238
Ninety-Eight H4317514 to H4342611
Toronado HU300640 to HU310911
Some of the above listed vehicles may experience a condition where the sunroof's air deflector may get caught between the roof panel and carrier, when the sunroof is closing.
To repair this condition, the following procedure should be used which includes installing bumper stops (part number 20349879) on the air deflector guides:
VIEW A:
Install
1. Open sunroof to the full-open position.
2. Locate point to be drilled on the air deflector guide. (See Illustration, View A).
3. With a center punch and hammer, mark the air deflector guide.
4. Drill a 3/16" hole at mark.
VIEW B:
VIEW C:
5. With a formed wire (see Illustrations, View B and C); insert the rubber bumper into the air deflector guide.
6. Pull the bumper through the guide with long-nose pliers.
7. Remove the wire from bumper.
VIEW D:
8. Adjust the air deflector actuator rod height so it is centered on the carrier recess.
9. Repeat procedure for opposite side.
Warranty Information
Labor Operation Number: T5150
Labor Time: .4 hours
Trouble Code: 92