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Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)

Subject:Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal)

Models:1998-2001 Chevrolet Corvette



Condition

Some customers may comment that the paint around the tonneau cover at the 5th bow is wearing through.

Correction

Replace the 5th bow seal using the following procedure:

  1. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
  2. Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.
  3. Close the top (with the stowage lid open).
  4. Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
  5. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
  6. Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
  7. Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.
  8. Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
  9. Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position and reposition the seats.
  10. Close the stowage lid and folding top.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

10319827

Weatherstrip ASM-F/Top RR

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B3160

Seal, No. 5 Bow- Replace

0.6 hr