Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 540

BODY
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2. Remove lid lock attaching screws, Fig.
16-79, and remove lock assembly. On styles
equipped with vacuum release unit, remove unit
prior to lock removal.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Check for proper operation of lock and lock cy-
linder.
c. Lock Striker
Removal and Installation
1. Open rear compartment lid. Mark vertical
position of striker by scribing line on striker at
top of support. Mark horizontal position of striker
on support.
2. Remove striker attaching screws, Fig. 16-
79, and remove striker.
3. To install, position striker within scribed
marks and install attaching screws. Check for
proper alignment.
d. Lock Striker Engagement (All Styles Except
Styles With Mechanical Closing Unit)
IMPORTANT: Since the rear compartment
lock frame acts as a guide when entering the
striker, make sure rear compartment lid is
properly positioned in body opening before per-
forming striker engagement check. To check
for proper engagement of rear compartment
lid lock bolt with striker, use the following
procedure:
1. Insert a small quantity of modeling clay on
frame of lock at both sides of lock bolt, Fig. 16-
79. Close lid with moderate force.
2. Open lid and check amount of engagement of
striker with lock frame as indicated by the com-
pression of clay. Striker bar impressions in the
clay should be even on both sides of lock frame.
Where required, loosen striker or lock attaching
screws; adjust lock sideways or striker up or
down to obtain proper engagement; then, tighten
screws.
82. Rear Compartment Lid
Vacuum Lock System
The rear compartment lid vacuum lock system
is a rotary bolt-type lock with a vacuum release
unit attached that unlocks the lock upon introduc-
tion of vacuum in the unit, Fig. 16-80. The
vacuum is stored in a storage tank located on the
shroud panel. It is controlled by a switch located
in the instrument panel compartment box. By ac-
tuating the switch, vacuum is introduced into the
line extending from the storage tank to the vacuum
release unit, thereby, unlocking the lid lock. As
this is only an unlocking feature, the rear com-
partment lid must be closed manually.
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Lid Lock Cylinder
;Lock Cylinder
Retainer
Fig. 16-80 Lid Lock and Vacuum Release Unit
a. Vacuum Release Unit
Removal and Installation
1. Open rear compartment lid. Remove lid lock
cover panel and lid lock cylinder assembly.
2. Remove vacuum release unit attaching
screws, Fig. 16-81; then disconnect unit from
vacuum line and remove unit from rear compart-
ment lid.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Check for proper operation of unit.
b. Lid Lock (With Vacuum Release Option)
Removal and Installation
1. Open rear compartment lid. Remove lid lock
cylinder assembly and vacuum release unit. Re-
move lid lock attaching screws, Fig. 16-81, and
remove lid lock.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Check for proper operation of lock.
Vacuum Release Unit
Attaching Screws
Lid Lock Attaching
Screws
Lid Lock
Striker Arm
Mechanical
Pull-Down Unit
Attaching Screws
Pull-Down
Unit Cable
Cable Conduit
Fig. 16-81 Lid Lock and Mechanical Pull-Down Unit