SUN VISOR CLIPS RETENTION (REPLACE SUN VISOR CLIP). Buick Reatta 1990

For 1990-2009 cars

# SUN VISOR CLIPS RETENTION (REPLACE SUN VISOR CLIP)

#### SUBJECT: SUNSHADE SUPPORT CRACKS DURING NORMAL USE (INSTALL NEW SUNSHADE SUPPORT)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1990 REATTA CONVERTIBLES

Some 1990 Reatta convertibles may experience a condition where the sunshade support cracks during normal use. To repair this condition use the following procedure:

1. Operate the convertible top stack away from the front windshield header to the storage compartment.

2. Remove three screws from the sunshade mounting bracket. Rest sunshade on top of Instrument Panel.

3. Remove one screw from the sunshade support.

4. Remove two screws from the outboard edge of the windshield header center molding.

5. Remove one screw from the windshield upper garnish molding.

6. Pull down the windshield upper garnish molding to gain access to the hex head screw securing the sunshade support to the garnish molding. Remove the screw. If the screw is lost or damaged, you must replace with P/N 12501103.

#### NOTE: The remote keyless entry antenna is pressed into the windshield upper garnish molding. Use care when pulling down the windshield upper garnish molding so as not to damage the antenna or the molding.

7. Remove sunshade support and discard. Replace with the appropriate sunshade support listed below:

Sunshade Support P/N ---------------- ------- Flame Red 3635185 Very Dark Sapphire 3635186 Medium Beechwood 3635187 Medium Slate Gray 3635188 Garnet Red 3635189

8. Reverse removal procedure for reinstallation.

9. Activate remote keyless entry transmitter to test function.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

#### WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.: T6445 (Right Clip) Labor Time: .3 hour (Right Clip) Labor Operation No.: T6446 (Left Clip) Labor Time: .3 hour (Left Clip)

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