1973 OPEL GT-R light

GENERAL INFORMATIONZA- 3
ded with rubber, and volatile cleaners are generally
solvents for rubber. The application of too much
cleaner may destroy these rubber pads. Do not use
volatile cleaners on vinyl coated fabrics.
Procedure For Cleaning
Vinyl Fabrics With Synthetic Detergents
1. Make a solution of the synthetic detergent in luke-
warm water, working up a thick, frothy suds.
2. With a clean cloth or sponge, dampened with
lukewarm water, apply suds only to the surface of the
upholstery using light to medium pressure, repeating
several times, applying more suds with a clean por-
tion of the cloth or sponge.
3. With a second clean cloth, dampened with luke-
warm water, rub over the area with medium pressure
to remove excess detergent and loose material.
4. With a clean dry cloth, wipe off all excess mois-
ture. A vacuum cleaner may also be used.
5. Allow the upholstery to dry partially; then repeat
the above treatment if necessary to remove stain.
6. When the upholstery is satisfactorily cleaned, al-
low to dry completely before using.
Instructions for the Removal of
Specific Stains From Automotive
Upholstery Materials
Some types of stains and soilage, including blood,
ink, chewing gum, etc., require special consideration
for satisfactory results. For thkse, and other stains,
specific instructions are outlined in succeeding para-
graphs. It must be expected, particularly where wa-
ter treatment is specified, that discoloration and
finish disturbance may occur. In some cases fabric
disturbance may be considered preferable to the stain
itself. By following the procedures outlined below,
reasonably satisfactory results can be expected.
1. Bafrery Acids. Apply ordinary household am-
monia water with a brush or cloth to the affected
‘area, saturating it thoroughly. Permit the ammonia
water to remain on the spot about a minute, so that
it will have ample time to neutralize the acid. Then
rinse the spot by rubbing with a clean cloth saturated
with cold water.
This treatment will suffice for both old and new
stains. However, no type of treatment will repairdamage.to fibers resulting from the actidn of the
acids on the fibers particularly after the spot has
dried.
2.
Blood. Do not use hot water or soap and wateron blood stains since they will set the stain, thereby
making its removal practically impossible.
Rub the stain with a clean cloth saturated with cold
water until no more of the stain will come out. Care
must be taken so that clean portions ofcloth are used
for rubbing the stain.
This treatment should remove all of the stain. If it
does not, apply a small amount of household am-
monia water to the stain with a cloth or brush. After
a lapse of about one minute, continue to rub the stain
with a clean cloth dipped in clear cold water.
If the stain remains after the use of water and am-
monia, a thick paste of corn starch and cold water
may be applied to the stained area. Allow the paste
to remain until it has dried and absorbed the stain.
Then pick off the dry starch. Brush the surface to
remove starch particles that remain. For heavy
stains, several applications of starch paste may be
necessary.3. Candy. Candy stains, other than candy contain-
ing chocolate, can be removed by rubbing the af-
fected area with a cloth soaked with very hot water.
If the stain is not completely removed, rub area
lightly (after drying) with a cloth wet with a volatile
cleaner. This will usually remove the stain.
Candy stains resulting from cream and fruit-filled
chocolates can be removed more easily by rubbing
with a cloth soaked in lukewarm soap-suds (mild
neutral soap) and scraping, while wet, with a dull
knife. This treatment is followed with a rinsing by
rubbing the spot with a cloth dipped in cold water.
Stains resulting from chocolate or milk chocolate can
be removed by rubbing the stain with a cloth wet
with lukewarm water. After the spot is dry, rub it
lightly with a cloth dipped in a volatile cleaner.
4. Chewing Gum. Harden the gum with an ice cube,
and scrape off particles with a dull knife. If gum
cannot be removed completely by this method, mois-
ten it with a volatile cleaner and work it from the
fabric with a dull knife, while gum is still moist.
5. Fruit, Fruit Stains, Liquor and Wine. Practicallyall fruit stains can be removed by treatment with very
hot water. Wet the stain well by applying hot water
to the spot with a clean cloth. Scrape all excess pulp,
if present, off the fabric with a dull knife; then rub
vigorously with a cloth wet with very hot water. If
the stain is very old or deep, it may be necessary to
pour very hot water directly on the spot, following
this treatment with the scraping and rubbing. Direct
application of hot water to fabrics is not recom-
mended for general use since discoloration usually
results.
If the above treatments do not remove stain, allow

fabric to dry thoroughly; then rub lightly with a
clean cloth dipped in a volatile cleaner. This is the
only further treatment recommended.
Soap and water are not recommended since they will
probably set the stain and cause a permanent dis-
coloration. Drying the fabric by means of heat (such
as the use of an iron) is not recommended.
6. Grease and 02 If grease has been spilled on the
material, as much as possible should be remove by
scraping with a dull knife or spatula before further
treatment is attempted.
Grease and oil stains may be removed by rubbing
lightly with a clean cloth saturated with a volatile
cleaner. Be sure all motions are toward the center of
the stained area to decrease the possibility of spread-
ing the stain.
7. Ice Cream. The same procedure is recommended
for the removal of ice cream stains as that used in
removing fruit stains.
If the stain is persistent, rubbing the spot with a cloth
wet with soap suds (mild neutral soap) may be used
to some advantage after the initial treatment with hot
water. This soap treatment should be followed with
a rinsing, by rubbing with a clean cloth wet with cold
water. After this dries, rubbing lightly with a cloth
wet with volatile cleaner will clear up the last of the
stain, by removing fatty or oily matter.
8.Vomit. Sponge with a clean cloth, dipped in clear
cold water. After most of the stain has been removed
in this way wash lightly with soap (mild neutral),
using a clean cloth and lukewarm water. Then rub
with another clean cloth dipped in cold water. If any
of the stain remains after this treatment, gently rub
clean with a cloth moistened with a volatile cleaner.
SPECIFICATIONS
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSLocation
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9. Shoe Polish and Dressings. On types of shoe
dressing which contain starch or dextrine or some
water soluble vehicle, allow the polish to dry; then
brush the spot vigorously with a brush. This will
probably be all the treatment that is necessary. If
further treatment is required moisten the spot with
cold water and after it has dried, repeat the brushing
operation.
Paste or wax type shoe polishes may require using a
volatile cleaner. Rub the stain gently with a cloth wet
with a volatile cleaner until the polish is removed.
Use
;a clean portion of the cloth for each rubbing
operation and rub the stained area from outside to
center.
10. Tar. Moisten the spot lightly with a volatile
cleaner, and then remove as much of the tar as possi-
ble with a dull knife. Follow this operation by rub-
bing the spot lightly with a cloth wet with the cleaner
until the stain is removed.
II. .X&e. Sponge the stain with a clean cloth satu-
rated with soap suds (mild neutral soap) and rinse
well by rubbing the stain with a clean cloth dipped
in cold water. Then saturate a clean cloth with a
solution of one part household ammonia water and
five parts water. Apply the cloth to the stain and
allow solution to remain on affected area for one
minute; then rinse by rubbing with a clean wet cloth.
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L,ipslick. The compositions of different brands of
lipsticks vary, making the stains very
diff%cult to
remove. In some instances a volatile cleaner may
remove the stain. If some stain remains after re-
peated applications of the volatile cleaner, it is best
to leave it rather thari try other measures.
Torque
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HingetoBody............................StationwagonTailgate
HingetoDoor............................Stationwagon Striker Plate on
Body................................Stationwagon
LatchHookonBody..................................Stationwagon Latch on Door
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ROOF AND SUN ROOFZF-25ConditionCallseCorrectionSun roof lifts up on one
side only.Lifter wedge welded to under-
Remove sun roof panel and bend
side of sun roof panel doeslifter wedge so that it squarely hits
not run up ramp welded inramp. The only adjustment for
center of sun roof track.the ramp is the angle of the
rear portion. This should be
adjusted so that the wedge smoothly
rides up the ramp.
Transporter cable or drive
pinion damaged.If the transporter cable is worn
or damaged, replace both
cables. If drive pinion worn or
damaged, replace drive pinion and
also both transporter cables.
Sun roof scrapes on car roof
when closing sun roof.Lifters do not lie flat.Close sun roof, slide sun roof
frame to the rear and open and close
sun roof slightly noting operation
of lifters. Rework if necessary,plastjc lifter cushion with tile
to permit lifter to lie flat.
Sparingly lubricate lifter guide.
Sun roof frame becomes
detached.Attaching clips have lost
elasticity.Install new clips
Water enters car interior.
Water drain hoses blocked.
Bent water drain hoses
Rear water drain hoses have
been pulled out of rubber
grommets.
Velvet strips on front and
rear of sun roof do not seal
properly.Clean hoses with compressed air
or a flexible steel cable.
NOTE: To clear rear water
drain hoses, the sun roof panel
and frame must be removed.
Blowing out of rear drain hoses
from trunk compartment hose end
is not recommended due to
possibility of soiling car
interior.
Attempt to straighten drain
hoses by working a suitable
tube or cable through hose.
Replace hose if above corrective
action is not satisfactory.
Apply a small amount of rubber
cement to rear water drain
hoses and reinsert into rubber
grommet located in luggage
compartment floor panel.
Check sun roof for correct
height adjustment. If height
adjustment is correct, but a
tight seal does not exist,
relocate velvet strip upward
for better seal, or replace
velvet strip.

2F-261973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALMAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING HEIGHT OF SUN ROOF PANEL
Adjust height of sun roof as follows:
1. Opel sun roof to half open position and pry apart
sun roof frame from sun roof panel (see Figure
2F-1).Figure
ZF-1 Separating Sun Roof Frame From SunRoof Panel2. Push detached sun roof frame rearward until it
contacts car roof stop.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered when pushing
sun roof frame to rear due to the frame hooking into
the sun roof panel, close sun roof until lifters come
into operation. The sun roof frame should now easily
slide rearward.
ADJUSTMENT FRONT OF SUN ROOF
To adjust height of front of sun roof proceed as
follows:
1. Close sun roof.
2. Loosen screws securing front guides to front of sun
roof panel (see Figure
2F-2). Rotate height adjust-
ment ring until desired height is attained.
3. Readjust guides outward so that guides just touch
sides of rails and are not wedged or cocked against
rail sides and tighten screws. Recheck height adjust-
ment.
NOTE: The guides should lightly contact the guideFigure
ZF-2 Sun Roof Front Guide
rail and should have a clearance of no more than 0.02
inch.
ADJUSTMENT. REAR OF SUN ROOF
To adjust height of rear of sun roof proceed as fol-
lows:1. Completely close sun roof and check that the rear
sun roof lifter guides from approximately a 90 degree
angle with respect to the guide rail and that the lifter
contacts the guide stop (see Figure
2F-3). If this is
Figure
2F-3 Rear Sun Roof Lifter 90 Degrees toGuide Rail

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guides to height adjustment rings, loosen second
screw (see Figure 2F-6), and swing guides away from
guide rail.
NOTE: When swinging front guides inboard, be
careful not to change position of height adjustment
rings. It is suggested that the position of the height
adjustment rings be marked with a pencil prior to
loosening of front guide attaching screws.
5. Retighten remaining screw holding front guide in
position to prevent height adjustment rings from
turning.
6. Turn lifter guide tension springs 90 degrees in-
board and pull lifters out of sun roof panel brackets
(see Figure
2F-7).Figure
ZF-7 Pulling Rear Lifter Guide out of Sun RoofPanel BracketNOTE: Do not loosen lifter pin nut as this will
change height adjustment on rear of sun roof.
7. Lift out sun roof panel.
Installation of Sun Roof Panel1. Install sun roof panel onto guide rails and locate
panel evenly in stin roof opening.
2. Reposition front guides in original position on
guide rails. Be sure that they squarely contact guide
rails and are not cocked.
NOTE: To achieve proper clearance of front guides
to guide rail, the guides should lightly touch edge ofdshould have a clearance of no
3. Reconnect
riar lifter guides onto sun roof panel
brackets and reposition tension spring as shown in
Figure
2F-3.4. Crank sun roof fully closed and check that the rear
lifters are at approximately 90 degrees with respect
to guide rails and contact guide stops (see Figure
2F-3). If adjustment is required remove crank handle
and cable crank (see Figure 2F-4) and physically
reposition lifters to position described above. Rotate
cable crank to its fully clockwise limit and reinstall.
5. Pull sun roof frame forward and reattach to sun
roof panel.
6. Open and close sun roof several times and recheck
for smoothness of operation.
Removal of Sunlpoof Frame1. Remove sun roof panel.
2. Crank rear lifter guides to furthermost rear posi-
tion.
3. Remove screws securing upper corner plates in
position and lift out upper corner plates (see Figure
2F-8).Figure 2F-&Removing Upper Corner Plates
4. Remove scretii securing left und
r@t guide rai1%lift up front ends
of- guide rails and msert wedge
under forward g&de rail ends. Slide out sun roof
frame.

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3. Unscrew and remove upper and lower corner
plates (see Figure 2F-8).4. Unscrew and remove left and right upper cable
shields ans pull cable ends out of cable box.
5. Pull cable and rear lifter guides out of leftand
right guide rails.
Installation of Rear Guides and Cable1. Check both cables for wear or damage. If eigher
cable is defective, replace both cables.
2. Check pinion on cable crank (see Figure
2F-IO) for
wear or damage. If replacement of pinion is required,
also replace both cables.
Figure ZF-10 Cable Crank3. Install cables and rear lifter guides into guide rails
and work cables inward until they hit stops.
4. Unscrew and lift off cable box cover (see Figure
2F- 1 I).5. Insert cable ends into cable box and locate cable
ends in respective lower cable shields.
6. Install cable box cover, right and left upper cable
shields and right and left upper corner plates.
7. Temporarily install cable crank and crank handle.
Crank rear lifter guides to closed position. Remove
cable crank and crank handle.
8. Install sun roof panel and reposition frontguides
to original position on guide rails. Be sure frontFigure
ZF-1 1 Cable Box
guides squarely touch guide rails and are not cocked:
Also be sure sun roof panel is not cocked and is
evenly located in opening.
NOTE: To achieve proper clearance of front guides
to guide rail, the guides should lightly touch the edge
of guide rails and should have a clearance of no more
than 0.02 inch.
9. Reconnect rear lifter guides onto sun roof panel
brackets and reposition tension spring as shown in
Figure
2F-3.10. Push sun roof panel forward so that it contacts
roof panel velvet strip and manually raise rear lifters
to their 90 degree position. Sun roof panel will now
be fully closed.
11. Rotate cable crank to its limit in a clockwise
direction and reinstall.
NOTE: Be sure that drive pinion of cable crank
meshes with spirals of cable.
12. Reinstall cable crank and crank handle.
13. Pull sun roof frame forward and reattach to sun
roof panel.
14. Open and close sun roof several times to recheck
forsmoothness of operation.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DRIVE PINION
Removal1. Position sun roof in fully closed position and take
off crank handle and cable crank.

SEATS, INTERIOR TRIM AND HEADLININGZG-35
2. Push off side panel trim pad. Trim pad is held in
position by a retaining button.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONOF HEADLINING
Removal
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Lift out rear seat cushion (sedans only).
3. From trunk area, loosen tabs holding cardboard
against rear seat cross brace and lift out cardboard
(sedans only).
4. Pry up two tabs holding lower portion of rear seat
back in position, swing back of seat forward and lift
out (sedans only).
5. From trunk area pry out parcel shelf plastic retain-
ers and lift out parcel shelf (sedans only).
6. Remove rear-view mirror, sun visors, interior
lamp, assist straps and coat hooks. Remove front and
rear windows on all but Wagon Models. On Wagons,
remove the front window and the quarter windows.
7. Work door opening pinchweld finishing strip
away from pinchweld as far as necessary to expose
edge of headlining.
8. Start at: left or right windshield pillar and pry
headlining loose.
9. Roll back headlining to expose metal tabs securing
headlining listing wire to roof and unhook headhn-
ing front listing wire from metal tabs using a blunt
edge tool.
10. Pull loose the edges of headlining cemented to
door openings, rear quarter window openings, rear
quarter pillar and from under rear window rubber
channel. On rear quarter pillars, slightly bend down
cardboard of rear quarter trim pad to facilitate re-
moval. During removal, special care should be taken
not to tear headlining at seams.
11. After edges of headlining have been pulled loose,
tilt remaining listing wires with headlining forward
or rearward and pull listing wires free from side roof
rails. Lift out headlining and listing wires.
Installation1. Check secureness of noise insulation pad on inside
of roof panel and recement as necessary using asphalt
cement. If headlining is to be replaced, insert listing
wires into headlining according to their markings.
Progressing from the front listing wire to the rear
wire, the left ends of the wires are color coded as
follows:1st listing wire
- No marking, wire is thinner than
other wires
2nd listing wire
- Red
3rd listing wire
- Blue
4th listing wire
_ Green
5th listing wire
- Brown
6th listing wire
- White
2. Install 1st listing wire ends into retainer slots in-
side roof rails and hook listing wire into six metal
tabs above windshield. Lightly bend tabs with a ham-
mer as shown in Figure
2G-8.
HEAOLlN’lNdA-----
26-8Figure
2G-8 Headlining With 1st Listing Wire Hooked
Onto Metal Tabs
LISTINGWIRE
SECTIOND-D
4 26-9Figure 2G-9 2nd and 5th Listing Wire Attachment

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3. Install and align the remaining five listing wires.
If required, caulk retainers of 2nd and 5th listing
wires so that wires run in a straight line transversally
under the roof. See Figure
2G-9.Figure ZG-10 3rd. 4th and 6th Listing Wire
Attachment4. Lightly pull headlining towards the rear and ce-
ment to the rear roof frame cross member and then
to the rear quarter pillars using rubber cement.
When pulling headlining toward rear be sure that the
listing wires are not pulled out of line. A folded clothshould be used to smooth down cemented portions
of headlining.
5. Cut off surplus headlining along rear window, rear
quarter windows, and windshield, leaving enough to
tit under rubber channels.
6. Cement surplus material to pinchweld flanges.
7. Cut off excess headliner around door openings and
cement trimmed edge to pinchweld flange using rub-
ber cement.
Figure 2G-12 Quarter Window and Lock Pillar Sealing
StripFigure
2G-1 1 Lock Pillar Shield Attaching ScrewsFigure 2G-13 Trim Pad and Retaining Button