CONV. BOOT DIFFICULT TO ATTACH RUBBER RETAINER TO MOLDING

SUBJECT: CONVERTIBLE BOOT DIFFICULT TO ATTACH RUBBER RETAINER TO MOULDING (DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-89 J CAR CONVERTIBLE

Some owners of 1988 and 1989 Pontiac and/or Chevrolet J body convertibles may comment on the boot not retaining to the moulding after installation at the rear outboard corners.

Inspect:

------- 1. Lower the convertible top and install the top boot as described in the Convertible Owners Manual Supplement.

2. Check the retention of the boot rubber retainer to the moulding at the rear outboard corners. If the retention of the boot retainer to the moulding is unsatisfactory, or if rubber retainer does not retain to the moulding, the boot rubber retainer may be modified as follows:

Top Boot

Remove or Disconnect (See Figure 1)

1. Top boot from moulding.

2. Using a sharp knife, cut lower lip of boot rubber retainer as shown in illustration.

Install or Connect

1. Top boot to moulding.

Inspect

Top boot rubber retainer for proper retention to moulding.

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