AERO-WING PAINT/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE DESCRIBED

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR PAINTING AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF THE D-81 "AERO-WING" SPOILER

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987-88 FIREBIRD MODELS EQUIPPED WITH ----------------- "AERO-WING" SPOILER

"This bulletin supersedes bulletin 87-2-19-9 dated AUG. 17/87. The procedure for replacement of the subject spoilers has been revised."

Beginning February 1, 1988, Technical Assistance Center will no longer accept calls pertaining to spoiler replacement. Primed spoilers P.N. 20681851 will be available through GMSPO and should be ordered in the normal fashion and painted using the following procedure:

- Solvent wipe with PPG's DX-330 Acryli-Clean Wax and Grease Remover (or equivalent)

- Scuff sand with a 3M Scotch Brite Pad (or equivalent).

- Solvent wipe with DX-330.

- Prime with PPG's DPX-800 Polypropylene Primer (or equivalent).

NOTICE: If filling is required PPG's K-200/201 DX-369 (or equivalent) may be used but it is necessary to scuff sand with 600 Grit paper prior to topcoating.

- Color coat with PPG's Deltron DBU Universal Basecoat with DRR Reducers (or equivalent).

- Clearcoat using PPG's Deltron Delglo DAU-82 Acrylic Urethane Clear (or equivalent) with DX-369 Flexative.

- If baked, do not exceed 160 degree Fahrenheit.

For removal and installation use the following procedure:

REMOVAL

- Raise lift window and remove six (6) fasteners that hold the plastic cover over lower inside deck lid, remove cover and disconnect CHMSL (center high mounted stop lamp).

- Remove screws and nuts retaining the spoiler and lamp assembly.

- Gently tap spoiler with palm of hand on rear edge to move spoiler forward in car position. This will remove plastic Christmas trees from metal brackets on deck lid.

- The spoiler should now be free from attachments. Lift rear of spoiler off of deck lid and pull CHMSL wires through access hole.

INSTALLATION

Install new fasteners in the retainers as far rearward as possible.

- Connect lamp wire and install spoiler by locating holes over fasterners and pushing down until completely seated.

- Install screws and nuts on ends and center locations.

CAUTION:

Do Not tighten CHMSL bolts more than 20 +/- 2 inch pounds. Install the cover plugs, plastic cover plate, and close window.

Refer to the appropriate Labour Time Guide for Labor Operations and Times.

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