Convertible Top Assembly Parts Restriction - keywords bent folding leak noise PQC replacement tear top water

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

The Convertible Top assembly has just been put on parts restriction.

The following are conditions and recommendations for specific customer concerns that in the past had a top assembly replaced.

Condition:

The top binds going up and down or the top pin that is supposed to fit into the mucket does not fit properly; it is to the right or left of the locating point. The top link is out of adjustment or has come apart from the ball stud.

Correction:

See TAC PI # PIC4207 and SI Doc # 1585426 for instructions on how to adjust the link.

Condition:

The elastic strap at the back of the top is torn

Correction:

Have an upholstery shop sew the strap

Condition:

The top has a cut or wear spot, in the material

Correction:

Replace the top cover only, parts are available through SPO

Condition:

The top does not fit close to the body behind the window area. Check for a stretched spring on the top cable in the buttress area.

Correction:

SI Doc # 1715311 for repair instructions

Condition:

There is a water leak at the rear window or the rear window is pulling away from the top material

Correction:

See TSB 06-08-57-002A SI Doc # 1807611 for repair

Condition:

There is a water leak at the center of the windshield leaking water onto the shifter

Correction:

See TAC PI # PIC4126 SI Doc 1847065

Condition:

There is a water or wind leak from around the door glass, top weatherstrips.

Correction:

See TSB 05-08-67-001A SI Doc # 1738648 for waterleak diagnosis. See SI for or door glass adjustment procedures and weather-strip replacement

Condition:

The electrical connection for the rear window defogger has come off

Correction:

See TSB 05-08-48-005 SI Doc # 1720854 for repair instructions

Condition:

The rear window defog grid is not working

Correction:

See TSB 05-08-48-003A SI Doc #1705554 for repair information

Condition:

The top is hard to latch at the front center latch. The convertible top center latch is probably bent.

Correction:

See TAC PI # PIC3700E for repair instructions. Do not replace the latch

Condition:

The top is wrinkled in the buttress area

Correction:

See TAC PI # PIC3990 SI Doc 1789715

The convertible top assembly for the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky will be on restriction until further notice. If you feel that the entire convertible top needs to be replaced then please call the PQC Parts Restriction Center @ 1-(866)-654-7654

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.