SAGGING HEADLINER REPAIR PROCEDURE

SUBJECT: SAGGING HEADLINER REPAIR PROCEDURE

Models Affected: 1987-88 SUNBIRD AND GRAND AM EXCEPT 37 STYLE

Some headlining material may separate from the velcro retainers at the front or rear of the roof allowing it to sag. In some cases the headlining may sag due to insufficient support in the front or rear.

The following procedure is recommended to repair both conditions using service package part number 22541347. Parts are expected to be available on July 25, 1988. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

1. Remove the old velcro and the grey foam behind it from the headliner (front and rear center) to obtain a smooth surface. Figure 1.

2. Mark the location of the new velcro strips on the headliner and remove the grey foam from those areas to obtain a smooth surface. Figure 2.

3. Attach female velcro strips to the headliner as follows:

A. Apply 454 adhesive (minimum amount) to the entire back side of the new center velcro strips and install on the front and rear of the headliner in the prepared smooth locations.

B. Apply 414 Adhesive to the four remaining female velcro strips (minimum amount) and install on the other prepared smooth areas of the headliner. Figure 2.

C. Allow these to stand for approximately 10 minutes.

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