SEAT RUBBER PAD
SEAT ARTICULATION SUPPORT
SEAT MECHANISM
CONTROL LEVER
SEAT SLIDING GUIDE
SEAT FIXED GUIDE
FIG 12:11 Sedan front seat
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FIG 12:12 Sedan rear seat w i t h removable cushion
Key to Fig 12:12 1 Striker plate for triple acting door latch
2 Seat cushion 3 Dowels (two) for seat cushion location
4 Seat back
t h e rear v i e w mirror to the side of the dashboard.
5 Using a special compound sealing gun inject sealer
between weather strip outer lip and body.
12:7 Removing rear side windows
The rear quarter glass panes are located to the body
using the weather strips. To remove the glass simply push
outwards ensuring that a second operator is ready to
catch the glass as the weather strip becomes detached
from the body.
To reassemble the glass pane proceed as directed for
refitting the front windshield. Finally seal as previously
described using sealing compound.
12:8 Removing rear window glass
The rear window glass is removed and replaced in the
same manner as described in Section 12:6 for the
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FIG 12:13 Centre catch of Sedan and Station Wagon
folding top. Dotted lines show the folding top control
handle in open position removal and replacement of the windshield glass.
Ensure t h a t the weather strip inner groove is thoroughly
filled using correct sealing compound.
1 2 : 9 Front compartment lid
The front compartment lid is hinged at the centre w i t h
the lower half of the hinge welded to the body upper
crossmember. The hinge upper half is secured to the
lower half by nuts and washers which are screwed onto
the lid studs. The compartment lid is kept closed by a
catch as shown in FIG 1 2 : 9 with an additional safety
hook to avoid accidental opening.
The catch release mechanism is controlled by a handle
which is located under the lefthand side of the instrument
panel and connected to the lock by means of a bowden
cable. The cable is arranged inside the front compartment
and the inner wire passes through a bracket and secured
to the catch. A return spring is fitted onto the catch, the
latter pivoting on a locked pin.
A specially shaped weather strip is arranged on the
front and side flange of the front compartment opening.
To refit and renew the weather strip ensure that all the old
bonding compound is removed using a stiff brush.
Spread fresh adhesive to the body shell and carefully
locate and press home the weather strip.
Six rubber bumpers are press fitted into the body shell
and at both ends of the front compartment lid to ensure
correct location and freedom of rattles.
12:10 Engine compartment lid
The opening and closing movement of the lid is con-
trolled by a locking handle. The lid opens downwards and
pivots on two lower hinges. The hinge pin is welded onto
the lid and its socket is welded to the body rear lower
crossmember. To remove the engine compartment lid
proceed as follows:
1 Remove the number plate lamp cable terminal.
2 Unhook the check strap by manipulating the retaining
cross piece.
3 Release the righthand pin self-locking nut and exert
a slight pressure on the righthand side of the lid so
pushing it towards the left.
Reassembly is the reverse procedure to dismantling.
