Canada - Convertible - Pull Down Handle Uncomfortably Warm

Bulletin
0925

Issue Date
2001-02-13

Reference
BC-01-004

Model
Solara Convertible

Year Range
2000

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
NO.1 BOW HANDLE INSULATION

The No.1 bow pull down handle on the 2000 model year Solara Convertible may, in some instances, become uncomfortably warm if left in direct sun for extended periods. To help insulate the handle, a felt pad can be added as explained in the following procedure.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000 model year Solara Convertible.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Apply felt pad material to the center pull down handle of the No. 1 bow.

1. Open convertible top.





2. Remove the 6 screws (shown in illustration) to gain access to the center pull down handle.





3. Pull up the black plastic cover of the No.1 bow to gain access to the underside of the center pull-down handle.





4. Apply the felt pad to the underside of the pull down handle.
A. Clean surface with alcohol.
B. Fold felt pad along dotted line.
C. Apply to the handle as shown in illustration. Fold should line up with edge of pull down handle.

5. Reinstall screws.





REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.