Rear Compartment Weatherstrip Ooze-Out - Service

Number: 83-I-53

Section: I

Date: May, 1983
Subject: REAR COMPARTMENT WEATHERSTRIP OOZE-OUT SERVICE REPLACEMENTS 1981-83 CELEBRITYS, PASSENGER CARS, MALIBU, MONTE CARLO AND CITATIONS - 11, 37, 69 STYLES


TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


A new sealer less deck lid weatherstrip (P/N 20469449) has been released for service only and should be used when correcting conditions of deck lid weatherstrip sealer ooze-out.

The new weatherstrip does not require sealer in the carrier. Only one length of the new weatherstrip will be serviced, therefore, replacement will include a cut to fit operation.

Should it become necessary to replace a rear compartment lid weatherstrip the following procedure should be followed.


Replacement Procedure: Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip
1. Remove lid weatherstrip and clean all sealer from flange around entire lid opening.

2. Begin inserting middle of weatherstrip onto gutter flange at the center of the opening between hinges. Be sure weatherstrip is completely seated to flange around entire opening.

3. Cut off any extra material and cement butt ends together using 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent.

4. Close lid and water test complete lid area.

5. Open lid check for leak areas.

6. If leaks occurs remove weatherstrip from flange:

a) Brush 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip Adhesive of equivalent on both sides of the flange completely around opening.

FIGURE 1 - REAR COMPARTMENT WEATHERSTRIP:

b) Apply a bead of 3M 8011 or equivalent into new weatherstrip carrier (Figure 1). Allow to dry until adhesive becomes tacky (approximately 5 minutes).
c) Install new weatherstrip to flange and allow a minimum of 3 hours before closing lid.


7. Close lid and retest for water leaks. If water leaks found, apply addition 3M 8011 or equivalent under weatherstrip outer lid.


Labor Operations Number: T0077

Labor Time : .6 hour