Plymouth Valiant V-100 1965 Service – Technical Manual page 654

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CONVERTIBLE MAINTENANCE
TOP HEADER FRONT WEATHERSTRIP
The entrance of water and air between the top
header and windshield header is eliminated by a
tube type weatherstrip (Fig. 183) secured to the un-
derside of the top header. The forward edge of the
weatherstrip contacts the windshield header outside
finish moulding.
FOLDING TOP HEADER AND PILLAR
SEALS AND SEALERS
When it is necessary to replace or repair a seal or
weatherstrip at the header or pillar area (Fig. 184),
care should be exercised to see that the seals and
weatherstrips are firmly seated in correct alignment
and are free of twists. Clean all areas thoroughly be-
fore installing the weatherstrips and seals.
FOLDING TOP COVER REPLACEMENT
Removal
Make a visual inspection of the weatherstrips for
damage or excessive wear before removing the top
cover. Test the adjustment of the rear tension cables.
Inspect the top cover cables to make sure they are
correctly connected. Inspect the top cover stay pads
for excessive wear or moisture stains.
(1) Place protective covers over the deck lid, deck
lid upper panel, hood and cowl areas.
(2)
Apply masking tape directly below the mould-
ings at the rear quarter panels and rear window.
(3) Remove the mouldings at the quarter panel belt
area and from the bottom of the rear window (Fig.
185).
(4) Mark the location of the moulding retainer
screws on the masking tape at the quarter panel areas
and the first two screws at each side of the rear win-
dow moulding retainer.
NK971
Fig.
1
8 W u a r t e r Panel and Rear Window
Moulding IAP Models)
" ~SECTlON
AA
NK977
Fig. 186-Rear Curtain Material End
(5) Mark the location of the top cover ends at the
rear window on the masking tape.
(6) Remove the retainers at the quarter panels and
at the corners.
(7)
Mark the location of the rear curtain material
end and the three end attaching screws (Fig. 186) on
the masking tape at the quarter panels and rear
win-
dow areas.
(8) Remove the screws from the ends
of
the
moulding on the rear bow (Fig. 187).
(9) Remove the screws attaching the moulding
re-
tainer to the roof bow and remove the retainer.
(10) Using a sharp pointed tool, remove the staples
and tacks at the rear bow.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage the top materi-
al if the original cover is to be reinstalled. In some
instances the staple ends may have become peened
over and if excessive effort is required to remove
them, it is advisable to cut the heads off the staples
and remove the pieces after the top cover has been
Fig. 187-Rear Roof Bow Moulding