Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1465

15-50
1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
SUNROOF TOP ASSEMBLY
(X SERIES)
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
1. Place the top assembly over the roof o~enina. Install
Unlock and partially open the sunroof. Hold the left
side (driver's side) of the front header and force the
right side toward the rear until the nylon capped end
is out of the side slide channel. Then pull the left side
out of the channel. Repeat this procedure to remove
the remaining roof bows from the slide channel.
Remove the hole plugs from the rear inner retainer
and remove the screws which are visible in the access
holes (Fig. 15-57A).
Remove the top assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION: Do not allow sealing compound
from the rear retainer memory sealer tape to
smear on the headliner material. The sealer
cannot be removed without damaging head-
liner.
the rear retainer screws through the ac'cess holes. Do
not install the hold plugs at this time
-
the adjustment
for fore and aft tighteness of the top is made by the
positioning of this rear retainer. (Refer to adjust-
ments).
2. Starting with the rear roof bow, install one end into
the slide channel. Move the opposite side forward
until it can be installed into the slide channel.
3. Repeat this procedure with the front roof bow and
the front header.
4. Adjust the rear retainer fore or aft to obtain the
desired fit of the top in the opening. (Refer to Adjust-
ments). Tighten the screws and install the hole plugs.
HEADER SCREW
TCH ASSEMBLY
FRONT RETAl
ACCESS HOLE PLUG
Fig. 15-57A Sunroof Top Assembly Components