Headliner - Sagging Repair Procedure
88chevy16Number: 88-303-10
Section: 10
Date: JULY, 1988
Subject: SAGGING HEADLINER REPAIR PROCEDURE
Model and Year: 1987-88 CAVALIER MODELS EXCEPT 37 STYLE
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some headlining material may separate from the velcro retainers at the front or rear of the roof allowing it to sag. In some cases the headlining may sag due to insufficient support in the front or rear.
The following procedure is recommended to repair both conditions using service package part number 22541347.
FIGURE 1:
1. Remove the old velcro and the grey foam behind it from the headliner (front and rear center) to obtain a smooth surface. Figure 1.
FIGURE 2:
2. Mark the location of the new velcro strips on the headliner and remove the grey foam from those areas to obtain a smooth surface. Figure 2.
3. Attach female velcro strips to the headliner as follows:
A. Apply 454 adhesive (minimum amount) to the entire back side of the new center velcro strips and install on the front and rear of the headliner in the prepared smooth locations.
B. Apply 414 Adhesive to the four remaining female velcro strips (minimum amount) and install on the other prepared smooth areas of the headliner. Figure 2.
C. Allow these to stand for approximately 10 minutes.
FIGURE 3:
4. Attach the four additional male velcro strips to the front and rear headers as indicated in Figure 3, using the eight (8) self-drilling screws provided.
5. Re-install the headlining.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number C3108
Labor Time 1.2 hrs.