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Roof Perforation (Replace Roof)

Subject:Roof Perforation (Replace Roof)

Models:1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
1997-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1997-2003 Pontiac TranSport/Montana



This bulletin is being revised to add another condition in the Labor Operation Warranty Table. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-67-006A (Section 08-Body and Accessories).


Important: Implementation of this service bulletin by "GM of Canada" dealers requires prior District Service Manager approval.

Condition

Some customers may comment that there is rust forming around the front or rear portion of the roof.

Cause

During production, the E-coating (ELPO primer) may have been missed in concealed areas of the front or rear portions of the outer roof panel.

Correction

Important: Partial repairs to the roof panel are not permitted.

  1. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in the Interior Trim subsection of the Service Manual (SI document ID #508247) . This document ID can only be found under 2003; however, this procedure covers 1997-2002 also.
  2. Replace the roof. Refer to Roof Outer Replacement in the Collision Repair subsection of the Service Manual (SI document ID #875050) . This document ID can only be found under 2003; however, this procedure covers 1997-2002 also.
  3. Important: Adhesive Bonding is the preferred installation method.

  4. Reinstall the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in the Interior Trim subsection of the Service Manual.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12378567

(US)

88901675

(Canada)

GM Metal Bonding Adhesive (2 tubes required)

12346392

(US)

10953461

(Canada)

GM Urethane (2 tubes)

10318304

Windshield Reveal Molding

*08463

3M® Auto MixFoam (6 tubes)

*3M® products may be obtained from a local distributor or contact 3M® at 1-800-364-3577.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

A9975

Roof Panel -- Replace

5.8 hrs (U)

6.4 hrs (X)

Add

Refinish/Clearcoat

4.1 hrs (U)

4.9 hrs (X)

Add

Refinish Codes

HA (U)

HI (X)

Add

Paint Mix Time

0.3 hr (U, X)

Add

With Luggage Roof

0.9 hr

Add

For Additional Sheet Metal Repair

1.0-4.0 hrs