Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 535

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BODY
75. Rear Quarter Inner Panel Sealing
Whenever the rear quarter inner panel seals
have been disturbed, the area must be resealed
before the rear quarter trim is reinstalled. Fol-
lowing are the rear quarter inner panel openings
and hardware attaching locations that must be
sealed to prevent water entry and possible trim
damage. The item numbers are referenced to
illustrations as follows:
57 styles - Fig. 16-74
67 styles - Fig. 16-75
NOTE: When body caulking compound is
used, work compound firmly to metal surfaces
to obtain good adhesion.
1. Large and Small Access Hole Covers - Prior
to installation of access hole cover apply a con-
tinuous bead of body caulking compound (1/8 inch
in diameter) across top and down sides of opening
contacted by cover.
After installation of cover, apply body caulking
compound at lower corners where cover crosses
over to inside of inner panel.
2. Window Guide and Glass Channel Attaching
Screws - Apply body caulking compound over win-
dow guide attaching screws and holes to effect
a weathertight seal. On convertible styles apply
weatherstrip adhesive (black) around window guide
attaching hole plug to effect seal between inner
panel and plug.
3. Manual Window Regulator Attaching Screws -
Apply weatherstrip adhesive (black) over attaching
screws.
Fig. 16-75 Rear Quarter Inner Panel Sealing - 67 Styles
4. Electric Window Regulator Attaching Screws
- Apply weatherstrip adhesive (black) over attach-
ing screws.
5. Window Regulator Spindle H o l e Sealing
Washer - Apply weatherstrip adhesive over ex-
posed surface of washer to seal pores of sponge
rubber and joint between inner panel and washer.
On convertible coupe styles with electrically
operated windows apply weatherstrip adhesive
(black) around the manual regulator spindle hole;
then apply waterproof body tape over spindle hole.
6. Wire Harness and Grommet Hole (Styles with
electrically operated windows) - Apply weather-
strip adhesive (black) around the grommet and
wire to effect a seal between wire and grommet
and between grommet and inner panel.
7. Wire Harness Clip Hole (Styles with elec-
trically operated window) - Apply weatherstrip
adhesive over hole.
8. Gage Slot - Apply waterproof body tape over
slot.
9. Seat Back to Quarter Panel Filler Panel
Attaching Screw Holes - Apply weatherstrip adhe-
sive (black) over filler panel attaching holes;
for 57 styles only, see Fig. 16-74.
10. Window Hinge Attaching Screws - Apply
body caulking compound over hinge attaching
screws. Press compound firmly to assure a good
bond and watertight seal; for 67 styles only, Fig.
16-75.
76. Back Window Reveal Moldings
a. Retention
Fig. 16-74 Rear Quarter Inner Panel Sealing - 57 Styles
The back window reveal moldings are retained