Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 505

16-36
BODY
Upper Hinge
To Center
Pillar Attaching
Screws
Lower Hinge
To Center Pillar
Attaching Screws
Fig. 16-39 Rear Door Hinges
c. Remove electrical conduit from door and re-
move wire harness from between door panels
through opening in door hinge pillar.
4. With door properly supported, remove three
upper and lower hinge attaching screws at door
hinge pillar or center pillar depending on method
of removal, Fig. 16-39 and 16-40.
Front Guide Cam
Attaching Screws
Screws
Lower Hinge To Door
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S c r e w s
Lower Adjusting Stud & Nut
UPPER HINGE
HEAVY-BODIED SEALER
LOWER HINGE
Fig. 16-40 Rear Door Hinges
Fig. 16-41 Rear Door Hinge Sealing
NOTE: On 29, 39 and 89 styles, the rear
door lower hinge to center pillar middle attach-
ing bolt is also the rear door jamb switch. Be
sure to disconnect wire before removing door.
5. With aid of helper, remove door from body.
b. Installation
1. With a scraper and mineral spirits, clean off
old sealing compound at hinge attaching areas.
This operation should be performed carefully to
avoid possibility of soiling adjacent trim material.
2. Apply a coat of heavy-bodied sealer to attach-
ing surfaces of hinge straps or corresponding
surfaces of door or body, Fig. 16-41.
3. With a helper, lift door into position. Install
screws loosely, align strap within scribe marks
on pillar and tighten bolts. Check door for proper
alignment.
4. On doors equipped with power operated win-
dows, proceed as follows:
a. Install wiring harness inside of door. Con-
nect regulator motor and install wiring harness
to inner panel.
b. Install conduit to door hinge pillar. Check
operation of electric window assembly.
5. Where required, seal door inner panel water
deflector as specified in Note 54 and reinstall all
previously removed parts.
c. Adjustments
In or out, or up and down adjustments are pro-
vided at door hinge pillar. Fore and aft and a
slight up and down adjustment are provided at
center pillar. When checking door for alignment,
remove door lock striker from body pillar to
allow door to hang free on its hinges.
NOTE: After performing any adjustments,
rear door window on 29 and 39 styles should
be checked for proper alignment with side roof