DEVILLE LANDAU VINYL TOP SERVICE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1985 Cadillac Deville 2-Door With C04 Option --------------------------------------------

In late 1985 a change was made replacing the 'pre-formed' vinyl top available on the subject vehicle with a service replacement top of 'cut-and-sewn' construction. For identification purposes, the difference between the two tops is that the 'pre-formed' top had a foam pad integrally bonded to the vinyl cover, while with the 'cut-and-sewn' top, the foam pad is separate. In addition, the 'pre-formed' top was pre-cemented with Sta-Tac adhesive.

If a replacement top is installed, the black foam filler pads used under the 'pre-formed' top should be left in place when the original top is removed. If pads are damaged during removal and require replacement, they may be ordered under part numbers 20630724 and 20630725. The replacement procedures in the 1986 Shop Manual are applicable.

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