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Service Bulletin

Bulletin No.:
Date:

PI0397A
March, 2013

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:

Water Leak in Rear Compartment/Trunk – Convertible Top Water Management Bag
Repair

Models:

2011-2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
This PI is being revised to add the 2012-2014 model years. Please discard PI0397.

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

Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on finding water in the trunk of the vehicle.

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After water testing and visual inspection, the technician may find that the convertible top water management bag (1)
is leaking due to a puncture or tear in the material. Aside from obvious holes/tears, the following locations should be
closely inspected as potential leak areas:

Areas of Material Folds and Seams Sewn Together

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Drain Valve Locations

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Recommendation/Instructions
Do This

Don't Do This

Repair the convertible top
water management bag.

DO NOT replace the
convertible top water
management bag.

The following procedure should be followed when repairing the water management bag:
1. Water test and locate the leak.

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2. Start opening the folding top and stop its travel at approximately mid-position.

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Caution: The folding top will be disabled when the trunk lid is open (and vice versa). Do not attempt to operate the
folding top until the trunk lid is securely closed.
3. Manually open the trunk using the cylinder located in the left quarter trim panel and the ignition key.

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4. Access the topside of the water management bag through the opening between the tulip panel and the 5 bow of
the folding top. Access the underside through the trunk.
5. Clean the affected area of the bag with *Kent Automotive Acrysol™, P/N 20005 or equivalent, then complete
repairs choosing the appropriate repair below:

Thin/Worn Areas

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Small Holes/Punctures

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For smaller repair areas, apply *Kent Automotive Quick Seal™ Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent,
directly to the bag material:

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1. Apply *Kent Automotive Quick Seal™ Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent (1), to the topside of the
bag material.
2. Using a popsicle stick or squeegee, spread the sealer to extend 12.5–19 mm (½-¾ in) around the hole/puncture,
maintaining an approximate sealer thickness of 1.5 mm (1/16 in).
3. Follow the manufacturer's recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is
no longer tacky.
4. Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.

Larger Holes/Tears

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For larger repair areas, reinforce the area before applying *Kent Automotive Quick Seal™ Seam Sealer Black P/N
P10556, or equivalent:
Note: For wider tears/holes, it is recommended to apply the mesh tape and the seam sealer to BOTH sides of the
bag material.
1. In order to align the edges and support the hole/tear, apply masking tape to the underside of the bag material.

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2. Apply a fiberglass mesh reinforcement tape to the topside of the hole. Ensure that the tape extends 25 mm
(1.0 in) all around the hole.

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3. Apply the *Kent Automotive Quick Seal™ Seam Sealer Black P/N P10556, or equivalent, to the mesh tape.

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4. Use a popsicle stick or squeegee to spread the sealer to cover the tape while maintaining a sealer thickness of
approximately 1.5 mm (1/16 in).

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5. Follow the manufacturer's recommended cure time, but do not function the folding top until the repaired area is
no longer tacky.
6. Once the seam sealer is dry, close the trunk lid and power the folding top to the closed position.
* We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/
materials. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for, or assume any responsibility for the
products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources.

Parts Information
Contact Kent Automotive at 1–888–YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.
Part Number

Description

Material Allowance

P10556

Kent Automotive Quick Seal™
Seam Sealer Black

$13.80 per vehicle ($16.50 in Canada)

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
B9969*

Description
Water Test- Repair Convertible
Top Water Management Bag

Labor
Time
0.5 hr

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will
not be published in the Labor Time Guide.