Trim Lace Loose/Pulls Out at Corners/Short

Lace Short (1988-1989 Models)
If the sunroof opening trim lace appears short or shrunk, replace the lace. A wire insert has been added to the trim lace to help prevent stretching/shrinkage. This wire was added to production pans during the 1989 model year. Refer to the Parts Catalog, Section 14.650, for ordering information.

For warranty purposes use:

Labor
Operation Labor Time
B2860 0.2 hr (for lace replacement only)

Lace Loose/Falls Out
If the lace will not stay in place:

1. Remove lace, pull headlining material out of retainer.





2. Using pliers, squeeze retainer together all around with a 2-3 mm gap resulting. Refer to Figure 7.
3. Reinstall headlining and trim lace locating the lace seam at the left side of the opening, above the driver. Ensure that the trim lace is pressed fully into the retainer, paying special attention to the corners, prior to cutting to size.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO. For warranty purposes use:

Labor
Operation Labor Time
T6346 0.3 hr (1988-1989 models only).