1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO door lock

SECTION
IB

CORVETTE BODY

INDEX

Page

General Description . . * • •.
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Maintenance and Replacements 1B-1

Front End 1B-1

Adjustments IBri

Hood 1B-1

Hood Catch 1B-2

Hood Assembly . 1B-2

Front Emblems 1B-2

Vent Grilles 1B-2

Instrument Panel Tray . 1B-2

Cowl Area Trim
....................
1B-4

Rear View Mirror 1B-4

Outside 1B-4

Inside . 1B-4

Sun Visor . 1B-4

Cowl Ventilator Assembly 1B-4

Windshield ; 1B-5

Doors 1B-7

Adjustments 1B-7

Door Lock Striker 1B-7

Door Window and Vent 1B-7

Door Hinges 1B-7

Trim Panel and Inside Handles IB-11

Weatherstrip 1B-11

Door Ventilator Assembly 1B-12

19437 Model 1B-12

19467 Model 1B-13

Window Glass 1B-13

Glass Run Channel—Upper 1B-14

Window Outer Seal Assembly 1B-14

Window Inner Seal Assembly 1B-14

Glass Run Channel—Rear 1B-15

Window Regulator—Manual 1B-15

Window Regulator—Power 1B-15

Door Lock and Remote Controls 1B-16

Outer Handle . 1B-16

Lock Cylinder 1B-17

Hinges—Door Assembly . 1B-17

Rear Quarter .. . 1B-19

Door Sill and Molding . . 1B-19

Rear End . . r 1B-19

Folding Top Compartment Lid 1B-19

Adjustments . . 1B-19

1B-19
Page

Lock 1B-19

Control 1B-19

Rear Window—19437 Model 1B-21

Gas Tank Door and Rear Trim Plate.,. . . . . . . . 1B-23

Rear Filler Panel 1B-23

Spare Tire Mount 1B-23

Rugs and Interior Trim 1B-25

Cleaning Soft Trim 1B-25

Carpets and Covers—All Models 1B-26

Rear Body Trim , . 1B-26

Soft Covers 1B-26

Rigid Plastic Trim 1B-26

Garnish Moldings Plus-Headliner-19437 Model . . 1B-27

Seats 1B-27

Body Mounting 1B-27

Body Repairs . 1B-27

General Instructions . . . 1B-27

Repair Panels. 1B-28

Precautions 1B-29

Plastic Solder Kit 1B-29

Resin Kit 1B-30

Specific Repairs 1B-32

Scratched Panels-Spot Refinishing 1B-32

Dents in Panels-Surface Cracks !B-33

Cracked Panels . . 1B-35

Fractures 1B-37

Panel Replacement 1B-39

Hard Top . . 1B-41

Care and Storage 1B-41

Rear Window 1B-41

Garnish Moldings and Latches 1B-42

Headlining 1B-43

Weatherstrips and Drip Molding 1B-43

Vinyl Covering . 1B-43

Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Folding Top 1B-46

Care of Rear Window 1B-46

Adjustments 1B-48

Top Assembly, Removal and Installation 1B-49

Top Trim and Rear Window Assembly 1B-50

Frame and Linkage 1B-52

Weatherstrip 1B-52

Adding Hardtop 1B-52

Special Tools 1B-53

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

.
A
structural network
of
steel forms the backbone
of
the

Corvette body. When combined with
the
fiber-glass
re-

inforced plastic body panels,
the
steel-plastic marriage

results
in a
body with increased torsional rigidity
and

greater beaming strength.
Convertible models continue with two roof styles:
the

folding
top
and the removable hardtop. In operation, both

tops function similar to those
of
previous models. Either

top
is
standard and both
are
optional
as
determined by

the top selected
as
base equipment.

MAINTENANCE
&
REPLACEMENTS

FRONT
END

ADJUSTMENTS

(Refer to Figure
2)

Adjustments should
be
made
in
order
-
hood position

first, then catch adjustments.
Hood

The position
of the
hood
in
relation
to
the hood body

opening and the fender surfaces
is
controlled by the posi-

tion
of the
hinges and position
and
adjustment
of
catch

and bumpers.

The fore
and aft
position
of the
hood may be adjusted

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CORVETTE BODY
1B-7

HEAT

CONTROL
€P-

CABLE

VIEW A

HOOD RELEASE

Fig.
11—Cowl Ventilator
and
Controls

and reveal moldings; upper garnish molding; lower

garnish molding; side garnish molding; header latch

plates on 19467 Models and rear view mirror.

11.
Clean
up
excess sealer
and
cement with rag damp-

ened with oleum spirits, prep-sol
or
kerosene;
in-

stall wiper arm assemblies.

DOORS

ADJUSTMENTS

Door Lock Striker

Door lock strikers incorporate
an
inter-lock feature

consisting
of a
notch
in the
striker into which the lock

bolt housing extension engages. With
the
inter-lock

feature
it is
very important that
the
lock extension en-

gages properly
in the
striker notch
and
that, where

necessary,
the
correct striker emergency spacers
are

used to obtain proper engagement.

1.
To
adjust striker
up,
down,
in, or
out loosen striker

plate screws and shift striker and adjusting plates
as

required, then tighten screws.

2.
To determine
if
door lock striker emergency spacers

are required, apply modeling clay
or
body caulking

compound
in the
door lock striker notch where
the

lock extension engages,
and
then close
the
door
to

form
a
measurable impression in the clay
or
caulk-

ing compound,
as
shown
in
Figure
24.
Remove
all

clay
or
compound when adjustment
is
completed.

When dimension
"A"
from inside face
of
striker teeth

to center
of
lock extension
is
less than 3/16", install

emergency spacers
and
proper length striker attaching

screws.

NOTE:
Dimension
"B"
from center
of
lock

extension
to
inside face
of
striker notch should
.

never be less than 1/8".

If check indicates need
for
emergency spacers,
pro-

ceed
as
follows:
1.
With pencil, scribe position
of
striker on body pillar.

2.
Remove three door lock striker attaching screws and

remove striker
and
adjusting plates from pillar.

3.
To
install, place striker, shims and adjusting plates

within scribe marks
on
pillar
and
tighten screws.

IMPORTANT: Whenever
a
door
has
been
re-

moved
and
installed,
or
realigned,
the
door

SHOULD NOT be closed completely until
a
visual

check
is
made to determine
if
the lock extension/

will engage
in the
striker notch. Where
re-

quired, door lock striker emergency spacers

should
be
installed
so
that door
can be
closed

and
an
accurate check made to determine emer-

gency spacer requirements.

Door Window and Vent Adjustment

To move
the top of the
window
in or
out, the bottom

ends
of
both
run
channels
are
adjustable.
The
rear

channel
is
adjusted
by
loosening
the
lower
of
the two

screws
on the
rear face
of
door, "C" Figure 25, and

moving channel
as
necessary.
The
front channel
is ad-

justed
by
removing
the
trim pad and moving the Channel

in
or out by a
stud
and nut
adjustment, "B" Figure 25.

The
top end of the
rear channel
is
not adjustable in
or

out.

On 19467 models
an
adjustment
may be
made
to the

closed-door relationship
of the
vent assembly
to the

windshield frame. This adjustment
is
controlled
by the

stud-nut assembly "B" Figure
25.

The closed position
of the
window
is
controlled
by

bumper assemblies located
at
each end
of
window frame

as shown
in
Figure
26.
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Access
to
bumper retaining

screw
may be
gained through holes
"D" and
"E"
in

Figure
25.

Door Hinges

The position
of the
door assembly in the body opening

is adjusted
by the
striker plate position covered
pre-

viously
and the
position
of the
door
on
the hinge rear

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Fig.
19—Cleaning Windshield Frame

straps.
The position of the door is adjusted by sliding

the door fore and aft to the limit of the slotted holes in

hinge strap or by moving door toward or away from the

center of the vehicle, as desired, by installation or re-

moval of shims located between hinge rear strap and

door (fig. 27). To adjust door proceed as follows:

1.
Remove door trim panel as outlined in this section.

2.
Remove lock striker plate after first scribing a line

around it on lock pillar to ease alignment when

reinstalled. '
Fig. 21-Installing Cord

Fig. 22—Seating Weatherstrip

Fig. 20—Applying Sealer

Fig. 23—Applying Sealer and Cement

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-11

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CAULKING

COMPOUND

Fig. 26-Window Rear Stop - Typical

Fig. 24—Checking Adjustment of Striker

3.
Adjust door as required. Location of hinge retaining

bolts may be seen in Figure 25 at "A". Do not allow

doors to hang on one hinge without support.

4.
Install trim pad and lubricate door "hold opens" and

hinges with Lubriplate or its equivalent.

NOTE:
After performing any door adjustment,

the window and door post should be checked for

alignment and adjusted as necessary. In addi-

tion,
never slam the door after adjustment with-

out first checking the door lock and striker plate

engagement. An adjustment may be necessary.

TRIM PANEL, AND INSIDE HANDLES

Figure 29 is an exploded view of integral arm rest,

inside handles, and trim panel fastenings.

Removal of trim panel may be accomplished as

follows:

1.
Remove two screws under arm rest.

2.
Using Tool J-7797, remove clips retaining window

crank and lock remote control as shown in Figure 28.
3.
Remove knob from door lock control by turning

counter-clockwise.

4.
Remove 2 screws retaining inside pull handle.

5. Remove sheet metal screws and special washers

retaining trim panel to door assembly.

6. Pull trim panel out. at bottom, tap bottom edge of

trim panel with hand to disengage from top of door.

Remove trim panel from vehicle.

WEATHERSTRIP

Figure
30
illustrates both 19437 and 19467 model door

COWL

Fig.
25-Door Adjustment Points
Fig.
27-Door Hinge

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CORVETTE BODY 1B-15

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 -
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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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CORVETTE BODY 1B-17

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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CORVETTE BODY 18-18

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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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