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ROOF COVER
12-11
a. Tail gate belt reveal molding.
b. Tail gate window lower reveal molding.
c. Tail gate cover finishing retainer.
2. Prior to removing fabric cover, application of
heat to cemented areas will permit easier
loosening of cemented edges.
CAUTION:
Heat may be applied by lamps
held 18" (minimum) from fabric only until
fabric is warm. If lamps are held too close
or fabric cover is heated over 200°F, the
fabric may lose its grain, blister or become
very shiny.
3. Loosen cemented edges of fabric cover on
tail gate, then carefully remove cover from
remaining cemented area.
INSTALLATION
1. Check cementing surfaces on body to insure a
smooth surface. Cementing surface must be
smooth to prevent "highlighting" of excess
cement through fabric cover after new cover
has been installed. Clean off old cement as
required.
NOTE:
A xylol solvent such as 3M Adhesive
Cleaner or equivalent, should be used to re-
move or smooth out excess old cement. Apply
solvent and allow to soak before rubbing.
CAUTION:
Be certain to follow manufactur-
er's directions when using cleaner.
2. Mask area below fabric break line on taijgate
to protect painted surfaces.
CAUTION:
Avoid prolonged contact of satu-
rated masking materials to painted surfaces
or paint etching may result.
3. To permit easier fitting and removing of
wrinkles from new cover assembly, where
possible, install new cover at room tempera-
ture (approximately 72°).
4. Position and install fabric cover on tailgate
as follows:
a. Place fabric cover on protected surface
with inner layer of material exposed.
b. Apply adhesive material to entire inner
surface of fabric roof cover and allow to
thoroughly dry.
NOTE:
See Note under Step 7 in Fabric
Roof Cover (Station Wagon Styles) installa-
tion procedure
for
method in applying
cement.
c. Apply adhesive material to exposed surface
of tail gate panel including inner flange.
d. Immediately position fabric to top leading
edge of. tail gate panel and work material
down to molding attaching holes (See View
"C", Fig. 12-6).
e. Wrap fabric around flange on tailgate.
f. Trim off excess material on tail gate flange
(View "C", Fig. 12-6).
5. Install all previously removed moldings and
assemblies.
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.
6. Remove all masking tape.
NOTE:
For repair of wrinkles or bubbles
see Note at conclusion of Installation procedure
of "Fabric Roof Cover (All Styles except
Station Wagons)".
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