STOWAGE PANEL HINGE DAMAGE MODIFY STOWAGE BOLT STUD

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1990 REATTA CONVERTIBLE

Some Reatta convertibles built before VIN 1G4EC33C1LB905517 may have stowage panel hinge stud interference at the windshield heater location which may result in darnage to the top stack binder material. To eliminate this condition perform the following:

1. Open the driver door, open the stowage compartment door behind the driver seat, and operate the rear roof pin release handle by pulling forward and up until pins release.

2. Raise the five bow 90 DEG (vertical) from the close position.

3. Turn the ignition key on, and operate the electric stowage panel release switch.

4. Raise the stowage panel cover to the full open position, and ensure stowage panel hinge is locked into the hold open clip.

5. Remove the rubber bumper and bumper extension from the 25mm (1/4") of the stowage bolt stud. Refer to Figure 1 - Stowage Panel and Hinge Assembly.

6. With a pair of bolt cutters, or equivalent, remove 5mm ( /4") of the stowage bolt stud. In order to ensure sufficient clearance, run a straight edge across the stowage hinge as shown in Figure 1. No contact should be made with the straight edge.

7. File the sharp edges and brush touch bare metal stud surface with 3M black window weld primer and reinstall rubber bumper and extension.

8. Repeat the operation for the other hinge stud on the opposite side of the car.

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