REAR COMPARPMENT LID WEATHERSTRIP SEALER OOZE-OUT

MODELS/YEARS: 1981-1983 OMEGA, CUTLASS SUPREME, CUTLASS CIERA, 88, 98 AND TORONADO

A new sealerless deck lid weatherstrip (Part No. 20469449) has been released for service and should be used when correcting conditions of rear compartment lid weatherstrip sealer ooze-out.

The new weatherstrip does not require sealer in the carrier. Only one length of the new weatherstrip will be serviced, therefore, replacement will involve a cut to fit operation.

Should it become necessary to replace a rear compartment lid weatherstrip the following procedure should be used.

1. Remove lid weatherstrip and clean all sealer from flange around entire lid opening.

2. Begin inserting middle of weatherstrip onto gutter flange at the center of the opening between hinges. Be sure weatherstrip is completely seated to flange around entire opening.

3. Cut off any extra material and cement butt ends together using 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent.

4. Close lid and check for leaks.

5. Open lid and check for leaks.

6. If leaks occur, remove weatherstrip from flange.

(a) Brush 3M 8011 Black Weatherstrip Adhesive or equivalent on both sides of the flange (pinch weld) completely around opening.

(b) Apply a bead of 3M8011 or equivalent into the new weatherstrip carrier opening (Figure 1). Allow to dry until adhesive becomes tacky (approximately 5 minutes).

(c) Install new weatherstrip to flange and allow a minimum of 3 hours before closing lid.

7. Close lid and retest for water leaks. If water leaks are found, apply additional 3M 8011 or equivalent under weatherstrip outer lip.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Time Trouble Operation Allowance Code --------- --------- ------- T0077 .6 Hr. 92

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