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12-6
ROOF COVER
insert retainer into drip molding so that
outside edge is under drip molding flange
(See View "C", Fig. 12-4). Use fibre or
wood block with slight concave end to push
retainer
downward.
DO NOT DAMAGE
RETAINER.
24. a. On styles
without pad, install medium
bodied sealer at each drive nail and relief
notch in the windshield and back window
opening.
b. On styles with pad, apply medium bodied
sealer across the top of windshield open-
ing (styles where cover is installed in
windshield
opening)
and
b a c k
window
opening.
25. Remove masking tape from windshield and
back window opening.
26. Install all previously removed moldings and
assemblies.
NOTE:
Normally
minor
creases
or
fold
marks will gradually disappear after cover
assembly has been in service.
IMPORTANT:
If nitrile adhesive is used, fab-
ric cover should be allowed to dry approxi-
mately four hours after installation. If fabric
cover is subjected to extreme direct sunlight
or heat immediately after installation, blister-
ing due to trapped solvents may occur.
27. Use mineral spirits, kerosene or equivalent
to remove windshield and back window adhe-
sive caulking material from fabric cover.
IMPORTANT:
Do not apply excessive pres-
sure when wiping cover, as damage may occur
to fabric cover.
NOTE:
In the event slight bubbles or wrinkles
exist in fabric cover, they can be repaired as
follows:
a. Pierce bubble with small needle.
b. Apply a dampened shop towel over area.
c. Using a low heat home type iron, apply
iron to dampened towel using back and
forth strokes until wrinkle or bubble dis-
appears. Be certain shop towel does not
become dry as excess heat will permanent-
ly damage fabric roof cover.
FABRIC ROOF COVER (STATION WAGON STYLES)
The procedure for removal and installation of the
fabric cover on station wagon styles is divided into
two sections. The roof panel fabric cover proce-
dure
is followed by the tailgate fabric cover
procedure.
NOTE:
The roof panel fabric cover assembly is
ordered as a separate service part. The fabric
used on the tailgate is ordered as "yardage
material" in the normal manner.
DESCRIPTION
The roof panel fabric cover i s cemented to the
entire surface of the roof panel and tailgate with
nitrile type non-staining cement. In addition to
cement, the fabric cover is attached at the wind-
shield by drive nails and in the tailgate opening by
two screws at the seams. Drive nails are used at
the belt line of the back body opening pillar. A
flexible retainer secures the fabric cover inside
the right and left drip moldings.
Prior to and during removal and installation of
fabric roof cover, review Fig. 12-1, 12-2 and
12-6.
REMOVAL
1. The following parts must be removed prior to
removing the roof panel fabric cover:
a. Windshield pillar drip molding.
b. Windshield assembly.
c. Back body opening upper and side reveal
moldings.
d. Roof drip molding scalps.
e. Back body pillar cover finishing molding
retainers.
f. Tailgate upper glass run channel.
2. Clean off all excess adhesive caulking material
from windshield opening.
3. Remove screws, drive nails and/or staples
from edge of fabric cover at windshield, and
at back body pillar.
NOTE:
Drive nails can best be removed by
first driving a screwdriver or suitable tool
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