Inner panels:
Imitation leather-lined masonite trim panels are fitted
to all versions of the new 500' models. The panels are
secured in the housing below the door window by means
of four stiff clips located at the top and seven spring clips
located at the bottom equally spaced around the panel
border. The fasteners are located in holes in the door
framework inner flange. The door framework has a plate
which should be bent downwards onto the trim panel
once it has been installed. This will ensure correct seating
of the trim panel in the door housing.
When the door trim panel is being reassembled ensure
that the tarred felt pad is cemented correctly on the door
inner flange so that any water that may seep in through to
the door interior from the window rubber weather strips
may be kept away from the trim panel which would
otherwise cause distortion and rapid deterioration.
12:4 Door handles and locks
The doors are provided with locks which are operated
by handles either from inside or outside the vehicle.
Removal of the lock is a straightforward operation but
upon reassembly the following procedure should be
followed:
1 Mount the handle assembly from the outside and
insert the washer onto the stud. Screw in the nut several
turns to allow correct handle-to-lock mating on final
fitting.
2 Arrange the locking handle dog so that it is horizontally
positioned and tighten the mounting nut.
3 Mount the lock to the door panel and secure w i t h three
screws and washers.
4 Fit the plate w i t h the t w o rubber guide blocks fastening
by the t w o screws.
Striker plates are fitted with shim adjustment to the
door pillars and are secured by three screws.
12:5 Removing window regulator and door glass
Window regulator:
Description:
The window regulator unit is of the lever and gear
control type which transmits crank movement to the
lifting lever using high ratio gears. When the operating
handle is rotated it rotates a pinion mounted on its shaft
which is in mesh w i t h a gear on the hub of which is
mounted a second pinion that meshes with the lever
toothed sector (refer to FIG 1 2 : 3) . At the end of the lever
a pin fitting locates in a guide rail mounted on the
bottom of the glass. When the crank is rotated in one or
other direction the glass is either lifted or lowered.
Regulator removal:
1 Depress the door lining panel so that the crank key may
be located. Remove the key and the crank handle.
2 Using a wide blade screwdriver prise off the trim panel
by inserting the blade between the panel and the door
frame taking care not to scratch the door paint.
3 Remove the intermediate protection lining.
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FIG 12:3 Lefthand side door window regulator, viewed
from car interior
FIG 12:4 Location of window regulator in lefthand side
door panel housing
4 Release the screws securing the window regulator
to the door. Carefully tilt the regulator so as to dis-
engage the lever pin from the guide on the bottom of
the glass and lift away the regulator assembly.
Regulator reassembly:
To ensure satisfactory regulator operation carefully
lubricate the gears and the lever pin guide and also
ensure that the glass slides freely in its channels. To
12:11 Folding top
The f ol di n g top assembly comprises the following
items:
1 Imitation leather top w i t h vinylite back window.
2 Front end frame complete with two handles and
catches. A movable bow which slides on the frame
guide rails.
3 Three stiffening bows fixed by chrome plated buttons
and tipped with rubber blocks.
4 Front mouldings for t o p mounting on frame.
5 Rear moulding on top mounting engine cooling air
intake body panel.
6 Retaining strap for the roller stop.
The removal of the folding top is straightforward but
care should be taken on reassembly to the vehicle and the
following points should be noted:
1 The t o p rear moulding is secured by ten screws
consisting of six self-tapping screws and four standard
screws which are located as follows:
(a) One long self-tapping screw at each end.
(b) Two standard screws at centre.
(c) Two standard screws next to the long screws.
(d) Four self-tapping screws, two on each side
between the standard screws.
These screws also secure the upper end of the engine
air intake panel to body.
2 Having fixed the rear moulding spread the top across
t h e o p e n i n g . Ensure t h e pivoting bow is located
between the second and third stiffening bows. Using
special screws fix the frame rails to the upper inner
ends of the body side panels.
12:12 Sunroof
The 'new 500' sunroof model differs from the con-
vertible model in the arrangement of the top. The sunroof
comprises a rear metal panel and a front imitation leather
covering which acts as a collapsible top.
The weather strip surrounded back window is
located
on t h e rear metal panel and the following items are
cemented in place; plastic lining, foam rubber strip at
upper front end, and two rubber welts located on the
sides to prevent water ingress.
FIG 12:14 Folded top retaining strap
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133 FOLDED TOP STRAP
FOLDED TOP
FIG 12:15 Arrangement of rolled top. This should be
done carefully to prevent damaging the vinylite back
window. Roll must never obstruct engine air intake slots
FOLDING TOP LOCKING HANDLES
FIG 12:16 Sun Roof top in locked position
The rear metal panel is secured to the body shell by
means of four screws, four plain washers and four spring
washers and at the rear by means of nine self-tapping
screws which provide a mounting for the engine air
intake grill and gutter.
The collapsible top comprises the following items:
1 Imitation leather lining.
2 Metal frame with a front crossmember onto which the
control handles and top front latch strikers are fitted.
A movable bow riveted to the top lining and fitted with
rubber pads which rest on t h e t o p of t h e body.
3 Front moulding for the top lining mounting onto the
framing crossmember. FOLDED TOP STRAP
