Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 126

1 B-6 BODY
INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR—FIG. 12
Replacement
1. Remove screw retaining mirror to its glass-mounted
bracket and remove mirror.
2. Install mirror into its mounting bracket. Torque
screw to specifications.
NOTE: Camper mirror installation is similar
to the below eyeline mirror installation.
Always wear gloves when han­
WARNING:
dling glass.
WINDSHIELD GLASS
The windshield is a one-piece type and is retained in the
windshield opening by a moulded rubber weatherstrip.
See figure 13.
When replacing a cracked windshield glass, it is very
VIEW A
Fig. 13—Typical Windshield
BODY GLASS
important that the cause of the glass breakage be
determined and the condition corrected before a new
glass is installed. Otherwise, it is highly possible that a
small obstruction or high spot somewhere around the
windshield opening will continue to crack or break the
newly installed windshield especially when the strain on
the glass caused by this obstruction is increased by such
conditions as wind pressures, extremes of temperature,
motion of the vehicle, etc.
NOTE: The procedure for removal of the
windshield applies to other stationary glass
applications, such as in figures 20 and 21.
Removal
1. Before removing the windshield, mark the location
of the break on the windshield rubber channel and
the body. Protect the paint finish inside of the cab.
Mask around the windshield opening and outside,
lay a suitable covering across the hood and fenders.
NOTE:
weatherstrip is one piece. The glass is held
in a channel within the weatherstrip.
2.
On vehicles without reveal moldings,
locking strip shown in figure 18.
3.
On vehicles with reveal moldings,
molding with tools shown in figure 19.
4. To free windshield rubber channel of weatherstrip
loosen the lip of the windshield weatherstrip from
the pinchweld flange along the top and at the sides
by applying firm, controlled pressure to the edge of
the glass. At the same time assist the lip of the
rubber weatherstrip channel over the pinchweld
flange with a flat bladed tool. See figures 14 and 15.
Fig. 12—Inside Rear View Mirror
The windshield glass
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rubber
"unzip" the
remove reveal