Convertible Top And Hydro-Lectric System - Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual

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CONVERTIBLE TOP AND HYDRO-LECTRIC SYSTEM
This section consists of adjustments to the folding top, removal and installation of folding
top and back curtain trim assembly, back curtain vinyl replacement, compartment side trim
assembly removal and installation, and servicing procedures on the hydro-lectric system.
86. Folding Top Adjustments
The folding top linkage consists of three sec-
tions of right and left side roof rails and a front
roof rail connected by bolts, hinges, and a series
of connecting links and bows. The top linkage is
attached to the body at the rear quarter area by a
male hinge. The hinge is attached directly to the
quarter panel brace. The front roof rail is locked
at the windshield header by two hook-type locks
which are an integral part of the two locking
handles.
The following information outlines and illus-
trates procedures which may be used to correct
misaligned folding top linkage. To correct some
top variations, only a single adjustment is re-
quired; other top variations require a combina-
tion of adjustments. In conjunction with adjustment
of the folding top, it may be necessary to adjust
the door, door glass, rear quarter glass, trim
sticks or side roof rail weatherstrips.
CAUTION: When operating a folding top
manually during servicing, hands must be kept
clear of side roof rail hinges and connecting
linkages.
a. Front Roof Rail Corner Brace
If the top, when in a raised position, is too far
Attaching
Bolts
Front Roof
Rail
Side Roof
Rail Front
forward or does not move forward enough to allow
the guide studs on the front roof rail to enter holes
in the striker assemblies, proceed as follows:
1. Unlatch top and raise it above windshield
header. Remove side roof rail weatherstrip front
attaching screws.
2. Loosen corner brace attaching bolts and
adjust front roof rail fore or aft as required. Re-
peat on opposite side if necessary, Fig. 16-90.
NOTE: This adjustment is limited. If addi-
tional adjustment is required, it can be made
at the folding top male hinge.
3. When front roof rail corner brace is properly
adjusted, tighten attaching bolts and reinstall side
roof rail front weatherstrip attaching screws.
Check forward section of weatherstrip and reseal
if necessary.
b. At Sunshade and Striker Support Assembly
If a difficult locking action, caused by misalign-
ment of the sunshade and striker support assembly
is encountered at the front roof rail proceed as
follows:
1. Unlatch top and raise it above windshield
header.
2. Loosen striker support attaching screws and
adjust striker laterally as required; then tighten
attaching screw, Fig. 16-91.
Corner Brace
Attaching Bolts ' \
Striker Support
Attaching Screws
Fig. 16-90 Roof Rail Attachment
Fig. 16-9] Front Roof Rail Adjustments