Hard Top Enclosure Installation; Hard Top Enclosure Repair; Hole Repair; Fiberglass Resin - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

DETACHABLE COMPONENTS
HARD TOP ENCLOSURE
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HARD TOP ENCLOSURE - INSTALLATION
Inspect the tabular windshield seal, bonded to
the hardtop enclosure, for damage. Replace it if
necessary.
Carefully position the hardtop enclosure on the
vehicle.
CAUTION: When installing the hardtop enclo-
sure, avoid damaging the foam sealer installed
between the hardtop enclosure and the body
panels.
Install the screws, washers and nuts attaching
the hardtop enclosure to the body panels.
Connect the dome lamp, if equipped.
Install the screws attaching the hardtop enclo-
sure to the windshield frame.
HARD TOP ENCLOSURE REPAIR
General Information
The following material will be required to repair
the hardtop:
• fiberglass mat or cloth
• fiberglass resin and hardener
• structural adhesive (3M brand or equivalent)
• glazing putty
• aluminum foil
plastic spreader
FIBERGLASS RESIN
% RESIN
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HARDENER
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Hole Repair
Use a grinder to remove the paint and to outline
the damaged area.
Use a grade 24 disc for the initial grinding.
Follow up with a grade 50 disc to prevent
coarse scratches from showing up in the final
finish.
NOTE: If there are any cracks extending from
the hole it will be necessary to stop-drill the
crack(s) using a 3.18-mm (1/8-in) drill bit.
Position a fiberglass mat or cloth on the repair
area, cut out the piece, allow a 2.54 cm (1 in)
extension beyond the damaged area.
Clean the damaged area.
Place the fiberglass on a piece of aluminum foil.
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