CORVETTE BODY 1B-12
RETAINING SPRING
(DISENGAGED)
INSIDE HANDLE
PUSH TOOL IN
DIRECTION OF
ARROW.
TOOL ±7797
Fig. 28-Removing Window Crank With J7797
weatherstrip installation. When installing new weather-
strip,
all dirt, loose paint and old cement must be re-
moved to insure a good bond. Use only high quality
cement designated by the manufacturer as being suitable
for weatherstrip application.
DOOR VENTILATOR ASSEMBLY
19437 Model
For parts identification refer to Figure 31.
Removal
1.
Remove door trim panel as previously outlined.
2.
Remove door water deflector and large inspection
plate from inner surface.
3.
Roll window fully up and remove rear glass run
channel. •
4.
Lower window and move to rear of door.
"
5. Remove regulator mounting screws (3) and regula-
tor support mounting screws (3); remove mounting
plate.
6. Remove window drive pin retaining screw and re-
move regulator from drive pin.
7. Remove ventilator assembly to door frame retaining
screws (3).
8. Remove ventilator lower mounting nut and push stud
through inner panel.
9. Pry upper glass run channel out of door enough to
allow ventilator assembly to be tilted rearward; pull
ventilator assembly up and out of door (fig. 33).
Installation
The door ventilator assembly may be installed by fol-
lowing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Ventilator Window Assembly Replacement
Window and frame assembly may be replaced without
removing entire ventilator assembly from vehicle. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1.
Remove door trim panel as outlined in this section.
2.
Drill rivet from window upper pivot.
Fig. 29—Trim Panel, Arm Rest and Handles
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Fig.
30-Door Weatherstrip
3.
Remove window drive pin retaining screw.
4.
Loosen regulator support mounting screws.
5. Pull windows up and out of ventilator assembly.
19467 Model
Refer to Figure 34 for parts identification.
Removal
1.
Perform Operations 1 and 8-19437 Model-Removal.
2.
Remove ventilator assembly mounting screws and
loosen ventilator assembly mounting nut - upper.
3.
Lift ventilator assembly up and out of door pocket,
rotating so that lower bracket will pass through
window slot as shown in Figure 35.
4.
Regulator may be separated from the ventilator as-
sembly by removing window drive pin retaining
screw and regulator mounting screw.
Installation
1.
Pass lower bracket through window slot; rotate as-
sembly and align mounting holes*
2.
Install all mounting screws loosely.
3.
Roll door window up carefully making sure forward
edge of window is seated in its glass run channel.
4.
Reach through larger access opening and insert
lower mounting stud through door inner panel.
5. Tighten ventilator assembly mounting screws and
install upper and lower mounting nuts.
6. Adjust as necessary as outlined under Doors -
Adjustments - Door Windows.
Ventilator Window Assembly Replacement
Window and frame assembly may be replaced without
removing entire ventilator assembly from vehicle. Pro-
ceed as follows:
1.
Remove door trim panel as outlined in this section.
2.
Remove window drive pin retaining screw.
3.
Push down on window to disengage upper pivot pin
from frame as shown in Figure 36.
4.
Pull window assembly up and out of door.
WINDOW GLASS
Removal
1.
Remove door trim panel and access covers as out-
lined in this section.
2.
Remove ventilator assembly as outlined in this sec+
tion.
Consult write-up intended for body style
involved.
Position window so that sash retaining nuts are ac-
cessible through door inner panel and remove screws
(fig. 37).
Lower window at least 3/4 of total travel and remove
3.
4.
from door pocket as shown in Figure 38.
Installation
1.
If regulator upper guide rail has been removed from
door pocket, replace it on regulator rollers. Note
curvature of rail.
2.
Insert glass in door pocket with convex curvature to
the outside of car. Roll window regulator up until
sash bolt locations are visible through holes in inner
panel.
3.
Align holes in sash with holes in upper guide rail
and install bolts and nuts.
4.
Install ventilator assembly. Consult write-up in-
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SERVICE
CORVETTE BODY
1B-14
Fig.
31-Mpdei 19437 Ventilator Assembly
1.
Ventilator Assembly
2.
Ventilator Assembly Upper
Mounting Screw
3. Regulator Support Mounting Screw
4.
Window Drive
Pin
Retaining
Screw
5. Regulator Mounting
Screw
tended
for
body style involved.
5. Install trim panel
and
door handles
as
outlined
in
this section.
GLASS
RUN
CHANNEL-UPPER
Figure
39
illustrates
the
installation
of the
glass
run
channel used
on 37
Models.
The
channel
is
retained
in
the body
by
means
of
snap fasteners which engage
in
holes
in the
door frame. Channel
may be
removed by
simply lowering window and prying out with screw driver.
WINDOW OUTER SEAL ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
Remove door trim panel
as
outlined in this section.
2.
Remove door window assembly
as
outlined
in
this
section.
6. Regulator Support
7. Regulator
8. Ventilator Assembly Lower
Mounting
Nut
9. Ventilator Assembly Lower
Mounting Stud
10.
Door Frame
11.
Molding Mounting Screw
3.
Remove retaining screws (4 on 37, 5 on 67). Refer
to Figure 39.
Installation
1.
Position seal assembly on door, aligning holes with
holes in panel.
2.
Start screws in holes and tighten after all are
installed.
3.
Replace door window and door trim panel.
WINDOW INNER SEAL
Removal and Installation
The window inner seal shown in View A of Figure 39
is retained to the door trim panel with staples. It is
necessary to remove the trim panel from the vehicle to
replace the inner seal.
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Fig.
32—Removing Regulator
GLASS RUN CHANNEL-REAR
Removal
For parts identification refer to Figure 41.
1.
Remove door trim assembly as outlined in this
section.
2.
Remove window glass assembly as outlined in this
section.
3.
Remove 2 channel retaining screws and pass chan-
nels out through large opening in door inner panel
(fig. 42).
Fig.
33—Removing Ventilator Assembly 19437
Installation
1.
Position run channel in door and install bolts loosely.
2.
Install window glass as outlined in this section.
3.
Make necessary adjustments to channel as outlined
under Doors - Adjustments - Door Windows.
4.
Replace door window and door trim panel.
WINDOW REGULATOR-MANUAL
For parts identification see Figure 41.
Removal
1.
Remove trim panel as outlined in this section.
2.
Remove door window glass as outlined in this
section.
3.
Remove screws retaining regulator assembly to
door panel.
4.
Remove screws holding lower guide rail to door
panel.
5. Remove regulator assembly from large access open-
ing as shown in Figure 43.
Installation
Regulator may be installed by following removal pro-
cedure in reverse order. Always lubricate all guide rails
and rollers when regulator is disassembled. Test regula-
tor thoroughly before installing door trim panel. Adjust
window as outlined in this section.
WINDOW REGULATOR-POWER
In cases where window will not operate, check electri-
cal connections first. Figure 44 illustrates lpcation of
junctions, switches and circuit breaker.
Removal
Perform operations 1 thru 5 under Window Regulator-
Manual Removal. Note, however, that electrical connec-
tors must be removed from motor before performing
any operation on regulator. Figure 44 illustrates in-
stallation of regulator on door and regulator wiring.
Disassembly
NOTE:
Do not attempt to remove motor from
regulator until the following operations are per-
formed. THIS IS A SAFETY ITEM; arm is
spring-loaded and may cause injury if not locked
in position when motor is removed.
Refer to Figure 45.
1.
Place regulator assembly in vise.
2.
Using jumper leads to 12 volt power supply, operate
motor until semi-circular hole in sector gear cen-
ters over one of two weld nuts on mounting plate.
3.
Screw a l/4"-20 x 1" bolt into weld nut so that end
passes through hole in sector gear. It may be neces-
sary to enlarge hole in gear slightly with file or
drill. Install nut on bolt to lock arm in position.
Installation
1.
Be sure lock bolt has been removed if regulator
has been disassembled.
2.
Install lubricated regulator assembly and guide rails
in door in reverse order of removal.
3.
Install window as outlined in this section.
4.
Making sure connectors are securely installed on
motor, test operation of window thoroughly.
5. Install door trim panel and handles as outlined in
this section.
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CORVETTE
BODY
1B-16
1.
Ventilator Assembly
2.
Ventilator Assembly Mounting
Screw
3.
Window Drive
Pin
Retaining Screw
4.
Regulator Mounting Screw
Fig.
34-Model 19467 Ventilator Assembly
5. Regulator
6. Ventilator Assembly Mounting
Nut - Upper
7. Ventilator Assembly Mounting
Stud - Upper
8. Ventilator Assembly Mounting
Stud - Lower
9. Ventilator Assembly Mounting
Nut -
•
Lower
DOOR LOCK AND REMOTE CONTROLS
For parts identification refer to Figure 46.
Removal
1.
Roll door window fully up.
2.
Remove door trim panel as outlined in this section.
3.
Remove two screws holding door lock remote con-
trol assembly and disengage control from lock re-
mote control rod.
4.
Remove cover from larger access hole in door inner
panel.
5. Remove two screws retaining remote locking control
assembly and disengage control from remote control
locking rod.
6. Remove 4 screws retaining lock assembly, disengage
control rods and remove lock from door pocket.
Installation
To install lock and controls follow removal assembly
in reverse order. All components should be lubricated
before installation.
OUTER HANDLE
For parts identification refer to Figure 47.
Removal
1.
Remove door trim panel as outlined in this section.
Remove larger access hole cover.
2.
Roll door window fully up.
3.
Working through access hole, remove 2 door handle
retaining screws.
4.
Remove handle from door outer surface. Retrieve
reinforcement from inside door pocket. Discard old
Installation
1.
Install new gaskets and position door handle on door
outer panel.
2.
Position reinforcement on door inner panel and in-
stall handle retaining screws.
3.
Carefully check operation of door lock.
4.
Install door trim panel as outlined in this section.
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Fig.
35—Removing Ventilator Assembly - 67
LOCK CYLINDER
Replacement
1.
Perform Operations 1 and 2 under Outer Handle -
Removal.
2.
Tap retainer t(flLg. 47) toward trailing edge of door
until free of cylinder.
3.
Disengage cylinder from rod and remove cylinder
and escutcheon from door.
Fig.
37—Removing Sash Retaining Screws
4.
Installation may be made by following removal pro-
cedure in reverse order.
HINGES-DOOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to Figure 48.
Removal
1.
Remove door sill plate.
2.
Remove door inner trim panel as outlined in this
section.
Fig.
36—Removing Vent Window Assembly - 67
Fig.
38-Removing Door Window
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TRIM
PANEL
VIEW A
view B
UPPER GUIDE
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REGULATOR / /
ASSEMBLY / A-
RAIL ,
MS
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Fig.
41—Rear Channel and Regulator Assembly
Installation
1.
If door assembly has been removed from car, scribe
around lock striker as explained under Adjustments-
Lock Striker, and remove, striker from lock pillar.
2.
Install hinges, replacing same number of shims re-
moved and aligning door hinge straps with marks
scribed upon disassembly.
3.
Perform door adjustments as outlined in this section.
4.
If door is equipped with power windows, replace
wiring.
5.
Replace all trim removed upon disassembly.
Fig.
39—Window Run and Seal Assembly
3.
If entire door is to be removed and door has elec-
tric power window, disconnect and remove wiring
between hinge pillar and door.
4.
If hinge is to be replaced in same position, scribe
around inner strap on door panel and record number
of shims found between hinge strap and door panel.
5. Remove bolts retaining hinge to door; do no allow
door to hang unsupported on one hinge.
6. Remove cowl panel inner trim as explained under
Front End-Cowl Area and Console Trim-.
7. Remove cap screws retaining hinge to body. Access
to forward screws is provided by openings in cowl
inner surface.
Fig.
42—Removing Rear Channel
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DOOR
Fig.
44—Power Window Regulator
2.
Remove
4
mounting screws and remove control from
compartment
lid.
Installation
*
1.
Position control
on
compartment
lid and
install
mounting screws.
2.
Install ends of cables in control and fasten securely
with retainers.
3.
Test operation of locks and adjust if necessary.
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