Convertible Top - Hard to Latch at Rear Pull Down
90cadillac01Bulletin No. T-90-43
File in Group 10
Number 169
Corp. Ref. No. 011503
Date Jan. 1990
SUBJECT: CONVERTFBLE TOP HARD TO LATCH IN REAR
MODELS AFFECTED: 1988-1989 ALLANTES
Some 1988-1989 Allantes may experience a condition of the convertible top being hard to latch at the rear pull down. This condition may be caused by a misaligned hook, or a bent hook adjustment bracket, not allowing proper hook to pull down unit engagement. To repair this condition use the following procedure:
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
1. Unlatch the rear bow and open the bootwell cover. Bring the rear bow down with the bootwell cover open until the hook is just above the pull down unit jaws, and inspect hook alignment. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Raise rear bow to its locked position. Using a 2.5 mm Allen type wrench turn the set screw clockwise to move hook forward, or counterclockwise to adjust hook rearward (refer to Figure 2) until hook is centered in pull down unit jaws. Refer to Figure 1.
3. If setscrew travel is insufficient to obtain proper hook position, inspect the setscrew bracket for damage.
Figure 3 - Reform Bracket:
4. If the bracket is bent, reform the bracket to its original position (refer to Figure 3) using pliers. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
IMPORTANT: Use caution when reforming the bracket. Excessive force will cause the bracket to break.
5. Close bootwell cover and latch rear bow.
For warranty purposes use Labor Operation T6425 at .2 hour.