Interior - Modification For New Design Headliner
NUMBER711
GROUP
85
MODEL
900
TITLE
MODIFICATION TO ROOF MEMBER
TO FIT NEW DESIGN OF HEADLINER
944, 964 -->1992 (PARTIAL)
MARKET
US and Canada
DATE
March 1993
REFERENCE:
TP 31127/1 (ENGLISH); 09/88; BODY FITTINGS, INTERIOR, CLIMATE UNITS
Modification of roof member to fit new design of headliner
A new design of headliner, which is attached at the rear by means of three clips, has been introduced in production models as a running change during January '92. The earlier type of liner with two attachment clips at the rear will no longer be available as a replacement part.
When replacing the headliner, the rear roof member must be modified to install the center clip.
Note:
An additional clip must be ordered separate from the headliner.
This procedure is for chassis numbers up to and including:
944 074244 Factory code 1
075193 Factory code A
964 022601 Factory code 0
Remove headliner
Remove headliner as described in Service Manual.
Mark position of new center clip 300 mm (11-7/8") from center of outer attachment point and at same height.
Note:
Place thick flat blade as protection between roof member and roof panel. Ensure that blade protects roof panel throughout operation.
WARNING:
Protective eyewear should be worn at all times.
Drill hole for clip and install new headliner
Protect interior from drill filings.
Use 7 mm (9/32") bit to drill hole as marked. Use drill stop according to illustration. Adjust hole to rectangular shape using triangular or square file. Hole should be 8 mm (5/16") wide and 15 mm (19/32") high.
Note:
Do not exceed above dimensions, otherwise clip may not seat securely.
Rustproof hole with touch-up paint (or zinc primer).
Install new headliner as described in service manual.
WARRANTY STATEMENT:
Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01.
Oper.No. Labor Description Time Allowance
855433 Roof member, modify
0.4 hr