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not the case, take off crank handle and cable crank
(see Figure 2F-4) and physically reposition lifters to
be approximately 90 degrees to guide rails and to
contact guide stops. Rotate cable crank to its fully
clockwise limit alad reinstall.
Figure 2F-4 Sun Roof Cranking Handle and CableCrank2. Open sun roof until rear lifters lay in a horizontal
position (see Figure
2F-5), loosen lifter pin nut and
turn lifter pin adjusting screw accordingly to lower
or raise lifter pin in slot of lifter.3. Hold lifter pin adjusting screw down and tighten
lifter pin nut.
4. Recheck operation of sun roof and note that lifter
contacts stop when lifter is approximately 90 degrees
to guide rail.
Pull sun roof frame forward and reattach to sun roof
panel.
MAJOR REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF SUN ROOF
PANEL AND SUN ROOF FRAME
Removal of Sun Roof Panel1. Open sun roof to half open position and pry loose
sun roof frame from sun roof panel (see Figure
2F-1).2. Push detached sun roof frame toward the rear
until it contacts car roof stop.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered when pushing
sun roof frame rearward due to the frame hooking
into sun roof panel, close sun roof panel completely
and then proceed to push sun roof frame toward rear
of car.
3. Close sun roof panel and then open it approxi-
mately one turn of operating crank.
4. Remove one of two screws holding each of front
Figure
2F-5 Lifter Pin Adjusting Screw
Figure ZF-6 Swinging Front Guide Inboard

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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.

2. Press off snap ring holding drive pinion in place
and remove drive pinion (see Figure 2F-10).
Installation1. Install drive pinion reverse of removal.
NOTE: If drive pinion is to be replaced, also replace
both cables to insure smooth operation of sun roof.
2. Rotate cable crank to its limit in a clockwise direc-
tion and install reverse of removal procedure.ROOF AND SUN ROOF2F-31
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT AND
REAR WATER DRAINAGE HOSES
Removal of Front Water Drainage Hose
1, Remove sun visor from side of car which will have
drainage pipe taken out.
2. Partially detach pinchweld finishing strip from
door opening involved.
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Figure 2F-12 Sun Roof (Exploded View)

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: (Not Applicable)
DIAGNOSIS: (Not Applicable)
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS: (Not
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MAJOR REPAIR:
Removal and Installation
FrontSeat
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MAJOR REPAIRREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT SEAT
1. Pull hook out of seat lock. See Figure 2G-2.
2.TZ.Gy3at towards the front and unscrew. See Fig
Figure
2G-2 Pulling Hook Out of Seat LockFigure
2G-3 Seat To Underbody Attachment
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR SEAT
BACK1. Push seat towards seat back and unhook it to-
wards the top. See Figure
2G-4.
2. Unscrew safety belt on left and right side and bendup metal tabs below seat back. See Figure
2~3-5.

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a 13/16 inch deep socket, and remove. See Figure2G-6.Figure
ZG-4 Seat to Underbody Hook
Figure
ZG-5 Seat Back Metal Tabs
3. Remove seat back towards the top.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OF GLOVE
COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK
1. Unscrew nut of glove compartment lid lock, usingFigure ZG-6 Removing Glove Compartment Lock
2. Install new glove compartment lid lock.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT SIDE
PANEL TRIM PAD
1, Lift up door sill shield and pull off sealing strip up
to the instrument panel cover. See Figure 2G- 7.
Figure
ZG-7 Pulling Off Sealing Strip

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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

SEATS, INTERIOR TRIM AND HEADLINING20.378. If wagon, install front window and quarter win-
dows. It other than wagon, install front and rear
windows.9. Install coat hooks, assist straps, interior lamp, sun
visors, and rear view mirror.
10. Install parcel shelf and plastic retainers (sedans
only).
11. Install rear seat back into position and bend over
tabs holding lower portion of seat back (sedans only).
12. In trunk area instail cardboard against rear seat,
cross brace, and bend over tabs (sedans only).
13. Install rear seat cushion (sedans only).
14. Connect battery.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF REAR SIDE
PANEL TRIM PAD
1, Unscrew shield on lock pillar. See Figure 2G- 11.
2. Pull off sealing strip on lock pillar and rear quarter
window. See Figure 2G- 12.
3. Remove ash tray.
4. Remove rear seat and push retaining button out of
trim pad. See Figure
2G-13.5. Pull out trim pad towards the front.
6. Prior to installation, press together sealing strip
ends to obtain a tight seat.