GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 190

2D-28 BODY
M a n d a to ry Assem bly Sequence (Fig. 2 D -78)
To prevent possible dam age to the top and to ensure
proper weatherstrip sealing, the following procedure must
be followed:
1. Remove the upper spare tire brace by removing (2)
bolts.
2. Remove the necessary side trim panel screws.
3. Place top on box using the two rear guide pins as
locators.
4. Install bolts # 6 on both sides and tighten.
5. Bolting must start with the rear vertical bolt # 1. Now
going forward install # 2 LH side only, # 3 and # 4 .
The RH side # 2 bolt will be installed later.
Fig. 2D-78--Removable Top
6. Loosen bolts # 6 on both sides.
7. Install and tighten bolts # 5 on both sides.
8. Re-tighten bolts # 6 on both sides.
9. Install and tighten remaining bolts to cab.
10. Install and tighten the 2 rear hidden bolts.
11. Install the side trim panel screws that were removed
including the shoulder belt retractor bolt if it had to be
removed.
12. Finally, reconnect the courtesy light and reinstall the
upper spare tire brace using 2 bolts, with one of the
bolts being the # 2 R.H. top-to-side panel bolt.