STOWAGE LID NOT FLUSH W/REAR DECK-PROCEDURE & STEEL RIVETS

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1989-90 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Condition: Some 1989 and early 1990 Chevrolet Corvette Convertibles may exhibit a height difference between the stowage compartment lid and the rear deck.

Cause: This condition may be caused by a lack of adhesive between the steel inner reinforcement and the stowage compartment lid inner panel.

Correction:

1. Remove the stowage lid as outlined in the Service Manual.

2. Drill 8 (eight) equally spaced 1/8 inch holes through the vertical surface (See Figure 1) of the stowage lid inner panel and the reinforcement.

IMPORTANT: Use a Drill Stop Set At a Depth of 1 inch when drilling these holes in order to prevent damage to the compartment lid.

3. Install 1/8 inch diameter x 1/4 inch long STEEL rivets in the holes.

IMPORTANT: Do not use aluminum rivets as they will not provide the strength necessary to keep the lid from bowing.

4. Coat the rivet heads with touch-up paint to prevent rust.

5. Replace stowage lid as outlined in the Service Manual.

Use the most applicable labour operation and time from the Canadian Labour Time Guide.

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