LOOSE HEADLINER AT REAR WINDOW (REPAIR DESCRIBED)

HEADLINER LOOSE AT REAR REAR WINDOW AREA)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: ALL 1986 THRU 1988 LESABRES -----------------

Some LeSabres may exhibit a condition of the headliner losing retention to roof underside at the rear window area. This condition may be caused by one or more of the three (3) hook fasteners losing retention from the roof crossbow (box section) at the rear window area (See Illustration, Figure 1).

REPAIR THE ABOVE CONDITION AS FOLLOWS:

1. Remove headliner assembly per Body Service Manual, Section 8C.

2. Prepare a drill using a 1/8" drill bit with a stop spacer over the bit allowing only 1/4" of the bit to be exposed (to ensure the bit doesn't contact the roof underside).

3. Remove hook portion of fastener (which will be attached to pile portion) from headliner.

4. Reinstall hook fastener (3) (push in) to roof crossbow.

5. Drill through center of each fastener through the roof crossbow.

6. Install 1/8" X 7/16" self threading screw through each fastener per illustration.

7. Reinstall headliner.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Use the most applicable labour operation from the Canadian Labour Time Guide and claim 0.1 hour additional to headliner R & R time.

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