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FOLDING TOP
13-49
FOLDING TOP ADJUSTMENTS
"F" Body
DESCRIPTION
The following information outlines and illustrates
procedures which may be used to correct mis-
aligned folding top linkage. To correct some top
variations, only a single adjustment is required;
other top variations require a combination of ad-
justments. In conjunction with adjustment of the
folding top, it may be necessary to adjust the door,
door glass, rear quarter glass, trim sticks or side
roof rail weatherstrips.
CAUTION:
When operating a manually-operated
folding top, hands must be kept clear of side roof
rail hinges and connecting linkages.
ADJUSTMENT OF TOP AT FRONT
ROOF RAIL
If the top, when in a raised position, is too far for-
ward or too far rearward, the front roof rail may
be adjusted as follows:
1. Unlatch top and raise it above windshield
header. Remove side roof rail weatherstrip
front attaching screws.
2. Loosen lock assembly attaching screws on side
roof front rail and adjust front roof rail fore or
aft as required. Repeat on opposite side if
necessary. (See View "A", Fig. 13-84).
NOTE:
If additional adjustment is required, it
can be made at folding top male hinge.
3. When front roof rail is properly adjusted,
tighten lock assembly and install weatherstrip
attaching screws.
FRONT ROOF RAIL LOCK ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
1. Unlock top from windshield header.
2. With top in a half-open position, remove lock
attaching screws; then remove lock assembly
from front roof rail. (See View "A", Fig.
13-84).
FRONT ROOF RAIL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
If the locking action of top is unsatisfactory, the
hook on the lock assembly may be adjusted as
follows:
1. To tighten or increase locking action, turn
lock hook clockwise.
2. To reduce or decrease locking action, turn
lock hook counterclockwise.
ADJUSTMENT OF TOP CONTROL LINK
1. With top in "up" position, if joint between
front and center side roof rail is too high or
too low, proceed as follows:
a. Remove folding top compartment side trim
panel.
b. Loosen one bolt securing control link suf-
ficiently to permit adjustment of link (See
Fig. 13-83).
c. Adjust side roof rail up or down allowing
link to move up or down over serrations
on support as required; then tighten bolt.
d. Reinstall folding top compartment side trim
panel.
ADJUSTMENT OF TOP AT MALE HINGE
Prior to making any adjustment of top linkage at
male hinge, loosen two bolts securing folding top
rear quarter trim stick to rear quarter panel.
This will prevent any possible damage to top when
it is raised after adjustment. After making an ad-
justment at male hinge, check folding top at rear
quarter area for proper fit and, if necessary adjust
trim stick assembly.
1. If there is an excessive opening between side
roof rail rear weatherstrip and rear of rear
quarter window, or if front roof rail is too
far forward or rearward, proceed as follows:
a. Scribe location of male hinge attaching bolt
washers on folding top compartment brace.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
b. Loosen male hinge assembly (Fig. 13-83).
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