Luggage Rack - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

HARDTOP ENCLOSURE-SUN ROOF AND LUGGAGE RACKS 3L-15
(4) Tighten rear slide adjuster nut to 30 inch-
pounds (3.3 N*m) torque after completing adjustment.
(5) Install halo assembly. Refer to Halo Assembly
Installation.
MANUAL OPERATION OF GLASS PANEL
If an electrical malfunction should ever occur, the
glass panel can be opened or closed manually as follows:
(1) Remove small round motor cap located in center
of windshield header near front edge of sun roof open
ing. Cap removal will provide access to motor
driveshaft.
(2) Remove screw in driveshaft using flat bladed
screwdriver or cranking tool blade end (located in
glove box).
(3) Rotate motor driveshaft using cranking tool. Ro
tate driveshaft clockwise to close glass panel, or counter
clockwise to open panel.
(4) Install screw in driveshaft and install access
plug in windshield header after opening/closing glass
panel.
VINYL TOP REPAIR
Bulges or Blisters
Bulges or blisters in the vinyl top indicate poor bond
ing or trapped air. They can be eliminated by piercing
the bulge or blister to expel the air. Heat the area for 10
to 15 seconds with Heat Gun J-25070, held 10 to 15
inches from the material.
Immediately press and hold vinyl material firmly
against foam padding and metal with a felt pad or roller
until vinyl cover cools. Do not rub vinyl. Rubbing will
result in a polished area.
Wrinkles
Minor wrinkles in the vinyl top material may be re
moved with the application of moist heat as follows:
(1) Wash vinyl top surface thoroughly using AMC
Vinyl Cleaner, or equivalent.
(2) Set heat control of household-type flat iron to
warm.
(3) Dampen a clean cloth with clean water and ap
ply it over wrinkled area.
(4) With iron at proper operating temperature,
move iron continuously over dampened cloth until
wrinkle is removed.
Maintain pressure on vinyl top material until mate
rial cools.
CAUTION: Apply pressure to the vinyl top material
only. Do not rub the vinyl top repair area as this could
impair the finish of the vinyl
LUGGAGE RACK
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Adjustable End Rail 3L-16
General 3L-15
Root Slat 3L-17
GENERAL
The luggage rack (fig. 3L-19) consists of side rails,
adjustable end rails, end and center supports, and roof
mounted slats. A spanner wrench, located in the vehicle
glove box, facilitates securing the adjustable end rails.
The ends and center supports are attached to the roof
top with rubber-coated well nuts and machine screws.
The roof slats are attached with sheet metal screws.
Luggage rack components can be replaced without
removing the entire assembly from vehicle.
SUPPORT
Removal
(1) Remove screw(s) attaching support to side rail.
Side Rail
Support
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3L-16
3L-15
(2) Remove attaching screws from support.
NOTE: Do not apply extreme pressure to support at
taching screws during removal or installation as this
may cause the well nuts to drop between the roof panel
and headliner.
(3) Remove support and gasket from roof.
Installation
(1) Position support on side rail.
(2) Position support and gasket on roof.
(3) Coat screw threads with 3M Drip-Check Sealer,
or equivalent, and install screws. Tighten screws to 28
inch-pounds (3 N«m) torque.
(4) Install screw(s) attaching support to side rail.