Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1466

ACCESSORIES
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ADJUSTMENTS
Rear Retainer
For a waterproof assembly, the top must be stretched
tightly over the roof opening when in the closed and
latched position. Being stretched too tightly, how-
ever, can create high closing effort.
Adjustments can be made to obtain the desired de-
gree of tightness by moving the rear retainer fore or
aft as required.
Remove the four (4) hole plugs from the rear inner
retainer and loosen the screws.
Move the retainer to the rear to tighten the top or
move it forward to ease the closing effort.
If additional fore or aft movement is required,
remove the rear retainer and the inner moulding and
elongate the four (4) holes in the roof panel.
Side Slide Channels
A thin film of a non-staining lubricant can be applied to
the side channels to to reduce the effort of pulling the top
open or closed. If a bind exists after lubrication, use
a
tapered hard wood block to increase the width of the
opening in the side slide channel.
Front Header Contour
To provide adequate sealing when required, minor adjust-
ment of reshaping the header to the contour of the roof
panel can be performed. Use glaziers pliers to bend the
header to obtain the desired contour (these pliers can be
found at most glass supply shops). Caution must be taken
not to cut the vinyl top material during this operation.
INTERIOR T R I M SlDE MOULDINGS
REMOVAL
1.
To remove interior trim side mouldings, it is neces-
sary to first either remove the rear inner retainer or
drop the end of the wind deflector assembly toward
the side moulding to be removed. See instructions for
"REAR R E T A I N E R or "WIND DEFLECTOR
ASSY.".
2. Remove the six (6) countersunk screws and trim nuts
from the side trim moulding and slide rails. Remove
the trim moulding.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any sealer residue from the inner surface of
the moulding.
2. Install the moulding and attaching screws and nuts.
SlDE SLIDE CHANNEL
REMOVAL
Remove the six (6) countersunk screws and trim nuts from
the side trim moulding and slide rail. Drill out the two (2)
rivets at each end of the channel using a 1/8" diameter
drill. Separate the slide channel from the trim moulding.
CAUTION: Channels are bonded to the roof
panel with adhesive. To prevent damage, use a
fiber stick tool to pry the slide channel from the
roof panel.
INSTALLATION
1.
Remove any sealer residue from the inner surface of
the slide channel and roof top.
2. Apply a bead of fresh sealer (Dow Coming "Silastic"
or eauivalent) on the inner surface along the full
.
length of the'slide channel and around each screw
and rivet hole.
3. Install the channel on the edge of the opening.
4. Install the trim moulding, screws and nuts. Do not
tighten. Install two (2) rivets at each end of the chan-
nel. Tighten the screws.
5. Wipe off any excess sealer which may have been
squeezed out from under the channel.
REAR RETAINERS, INNER AND OUTER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the hole plugs from the rear inner retainer
and remove the screws which are visible in the access
hole.
2. Move the rear of the top assembly forward and
remove the four (4) roof panel to inner retainer
screws.
INSTALLATION
1. Hold the inner retainer in position and install the roof
panel to inner retainer screws.
2. Move the rear of the top assembly into position and
install the screws through the access holes in the
inner retainer.
3. Check for correct location of the sunroof in the open-
ing. Adjust if necessary. (Refer to Adjustments).
4. Install the access hole plugs.