Section Index - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

3L-1
HARDTOP
ENCLOSURE -
SUN ROOF AND
LUGGAGE RACKS
SECTION INDEX
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Hardtop Enclosure 3L-1
Luggage Racks 3L-15
Power Sun Roof—Wagoneer Limited 3L-8
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Manually Operated Sun Roof 3L-5
Tools 3L-16
HARDTOP ENCLOSURE
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General 3L-1
Installation 3L-1
GENERAL
Lightweight, removable hardtop enclosures are avail
able for CJ-7 and Scrambler models. Both tops are con
structed of compression molded fiberglass and are
painted with a special spatter finish (figs. 3L-1 and
3L-2).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws attaching hardtop enclosure to
windshield frame (figs. 3L-1 and 3L-2).
(2) Remove nuts, washers and screws attaching
hardtop enclosure to rear body panels.
(3) Disconnect dome lamp, if equipped.
(4) Remove hardtop enclosure from vehicle.
CAUTION: When removing hardtop enclosure, avoid
damaging foam sealer installed between the hardtop
enclosure and body panels.
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect tabular windshield seal, bonded to hard
top enclosure, for damage. Replace if necessary.
(2) Carefully position hardtop enclosure on vehicle.
CAUTION: When installing the hardtop enclosure,
avoid damaging foam sealer installed between the hard
top enclosure and body panels.
(3) Install screws, washers and nuts attaching
hardtop enclosure to body panels.
Removal
Repair
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(4) Connect dome lamp, if equipped.
(5) Install screws attaching hardtop enclosure to
windshield frame.
REPAIR
In the event of top damage, the following material will
be required for use with these repair procedures:
• Paint Repair Kit (White)*
• Paint Repair Kit (Nutmeg)*
•Paint Repair Kit (Black)*
• Structural Adhesive (3M Brand or equivalent)
*The paint repair kits are available from parts distribu
tion centers. The paint repair kits consist of:
• Spatter Finish
• Base Coat
• Instruction Sheet
The following material will be required to repair the
hardtop.
• Fiberglass mat or cloth
• Fiberglass resin and hardener
• Structural Adhesive (3M B- . or equivalent)
• Glazing Putty
• Aluminum Foil
• Plastic Spreader
Hole Repair
(1) Use grinder to remove paint and to outline dam
aged area.
(a) Use grade 24 disc for initial grinding.
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