| Subject: | Paint Wear Through at Fifth Bow (Replace Seal) | 
| Models: | 1998-2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 
 
Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint around the tonneau cover at
the 5th bow is wearing through.
Correction
Replace the 5th bow seal using the following procedure: 
- Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
 
- Open the stowage lid and position the seats forward.
 
- Close the top (with the stowage lid open).
 
- Remove the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
 
- Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position.
 
- Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.
 
- Install weatherstrip to #5 bow.
 
- Install the right and left hand weatherstrip retaining nuts.
 
- Position the folding top with bows 1 & 5 in the up position
and reposition the seats.
 
- Close the stowage lid and folding top.
 
Parts Information
Part Number 
 | Description 
 | 
10319827 
 | Weatherstrip ASM-F/Top RR 
 | 
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: 
Labor Operation 
 | Description 
 | Labor Time 
 | 
B3160 
 | Seal, No. 5 Bow- Replace 
 | 0.6 hr 
 |