1988 PONTIAC FIERO Service Repair Manual

8H-18 ROOF - F STYLE
1. QUARTER INNER UPPER TRlM CAP
2. SCREW
3. SEAT BELT BEZEL
4. LOCK PILLAR FINISH MOLDING
5. SCREW
6. QUARTER TRlM PANEL
Fig. 18 Quarter Inner Upper Trim

P-
ROOF - F STYLE 8H-19
Install or Connect
1. Solenoid (8)
2. Screws (7)
3. Cable to latch (6)
4. Wire connector
5. Quarter trim panel (see procedure)
0.5 BOW RELEASE HANDLE
Fig. 2 1
Remove or Disconnect
1. Release and raise No. 5 bow to its full vertical
position.
2. Release and raise tonneau panel to its full vertical
position.
3. Rod from No. 5 bow release handle
4. Screws (2)
NO. 5 BOW LATCH
Fig. 2 1
Remove or Disconnect
Release and raise No. 5 bow to its full vertical
position.
Release and raise tonneau panel to its full vertical
position.
Rod from No.
5 bow release handle
Nuts (4)
No.
5 bow latch
lnstall or Connect
No. 5 bow latch
Nuts
(4)
Rod to No. 5 bow release handle
Lower and latch tonneau panel
Lower and latch No.
5 bow to tonneau panel
5. No. 5 bow release handle TONNEAU PANEL
Install or Connect Fig. 2 1
1. No. 5 bow release handle
2. Screws (2)
3. Rod to No. 5 bow release handle
Remove or Disconnect
1. Place protective coverings along adjacent body
panels.
4. Lower and latch tonneau panel 2. Nuts (10)
5. Lower and latch No. 5 bow to tonneau panel 3. Tonneau panel with aid of helper.

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8H-20 ROOF - F STYLE
2. CABLE MANUAL RELEASE
3. SCREW
4. LATCH ASSEMBLY
5. TAPPING PLATE
6. WIRE CONNECTOR
7. SCREW
8. SOLENOID
Fig. 20 Tonneau Panel Latch
Install or Connect
1. Tonneau panel to hinge.
2. Nuts (10)
rn Adjust Front to Rear
1. Loosen bolts, hinge to tonneau panel.
2. Align as necessary.
3. Tighten nuts, hinge to tonneau panel.
Adjust Up and Down at Front Corners
1. Remove
quarter trim panel (see Section
6H).
2. Loosen bolts, tonneau panel latch to body.
3. Latch as necessary.
4. Tighten screws.
5. Install quarter trim panel (see Section 6H).
TONNEAU PANEL SEAL
Fig. 2 1
Remove or Disconnect
1. Raise tonneau panel.
2. Grasp seal and carefully pull on seal to remove.
Inspect
All adhesive from tonneau panel.
Install or Connect
1. Apply a double-coated adhesive tape such as 3M
Scotch Adhesive Transfer Tape (Part Number
06494) or equivalent to the seal.
2. Tanneau panel seal

ROOF - f STYLE 8N-21
1. ROD
2. SCREW
3. NO. 5 BOW RELEASE HANDLE
4. NUT
5. NO. 5 BOW LATCH
6. TONNEAU PANEL SEAL
7. TONNEAU PANEL
8. NUTS
9. STRIKER
10. NUT
11. HINGE
12. APPLIQUE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2 1 No. 5 Bow Release
JECK LID SPOILER
Fig. 22
Remove or Disconnect
1. Nuts (1)
2. Deck lid spoiler
Install or Connect
Important
Care should be exercised to prevent
waterleaks in the rear compartment area
when sealing surfaces are disturbed. Holes
in the deck lid panel for mounting studs that
would permit water entry into the rear
compartment must be sealed with a
presealed washer or body caulking
compound.
1. Deck lid spoiler
2. Nuts (1)
Inspect
To make sure deck lid spoiler is properly
aligned from side to side and fore and aft
to
quarter cap belt moldings.
Adjust
Spoiler to quarter cap belt moldings as
required.
3. Nuts to
6 N.m (4 ft-lbs)
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP
Fig. 22
Remove or Disconnect
1. Screws (3)
2. Wire harness connector
3. Lamp
Install or Connect
1. Wire harness connector
2. Lamp
3. Screws (3)
DECK LID
Fig. 23
The deck lid consists of an inner and outer panel
that is hemmed around the perimeter and bonded
together with structural adhesive. Opening assist is
performed by the use of gas support assemblies.
Remove or Disconnect
1. Prop
lid open and place protective covering along
edges of deck lid to prevent damage to painted
surfaces.
2. Gas support
assemblies by disengaging lid and
body side retaining clips from ends of gas support
assemblies.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove
or loosen gas support assemblies
attachments with deck lid in any
position other than
fully open as
personal injury may result.
3. Bolts (2)
4. Deck lid with aid of helper
Install or Connect
1.
Deck lid to hinges with aid of helper.
2. Bolts (2)
3. Gas support assemblies
2. Align as necessary
3. Tighten bolts (2)
1. Loosen rubber bumper to raise.

8W-22 ROOF - F STYLE
2. Tighten rubber bumper
to lower.
DECK LIB PANEL SEAL
Fig. 23
Remove or Disconnect
Grasp seal and carefully pull up on seal to remove
from pincheweld flange.
Clean
All adhesive from pinchweld flange.
Install or Connect
1.
Apply a 3 mm (1/8") bead of weatherstrip
adhesive 2 mm
(5/64") below top on pinchweld
flange, around the complete perimeter of rear
compartment opening.
2. Starting at top forward center of opening, install
seal to flange making sure seal is fully seated to
flange.
DOOR CAP BELT MOLDING
Fig. 24
The door cap belt moldings are attached by stud
and barrel nut retainers.
Important
When removing or installing any door cap belt
molding, care should be exercised.
s Adjacent finishes should be protected to
prevent damage' to finish.
Proper tools and care should be used to
guard against molding damage.
FRONT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY
Fig. 25
Remove or Disconnect
Tools Required:
J-23457 or BT-1707 seat belt anchor bolt and
lo^-_
striker removing tool.
1. Rear seat cushion '
2. Quarter trim panel
3. Bolt securing
lap belt retractor
4. Bolt
securing shoulder belt
"D" ring
5. Bolt
securing shoulder belt retractor
Install or Connect
Reverse of removal procedure and torque bolts as
required.

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-23
Fig. 22 Deck Lid Spoiler

8H.24 ROOF - F STYLE
1. DOOR CAP BELT MOLDING ''
2. RETAINER I
Fig. 24 Door Cap Belt Molding 1. BOLT - TYPE 2
2.
BOLT - TYPE 1
3. BOLT - TYPE 2
4. FRONT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY J90100-8H-F
Fig. 25 Front Belt Retractor
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SEATS - F STYLE 9H-1
SEC"IC"0N 9H
SEATS
NOTICE: Lap belt to floor pan and shoulder belt to roof panel or quarter panel fasteners are important
attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major
repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement
becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be
used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of these parts.
CONTENTS
Restraint Systems ........................................... 9H- 1
Lap and Shoulder Belts
............................... 9H-1
Comfort Lock Operational Checks
and Requirements
.................................... 9H- 1
Front Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor
............ 9H-2
Child Seat
...................................................... 9H-2
............................... .................. -.rant Seats .. 9H-5
Mead Restraint
............................................. 9H-5
Reclining
Seatback ................................... 9H-6
Front
Seatback ........................................... 9H-7
Inertia Lock Check
...................................... 9H-7
............................... Manual Recliner Check 9H-7
........................... Seat Torque Specifications 9H-8
Manual Seat
- Diagnosis Chart ................... 9H-8
..................... Power Seat - Diagnosis Chart 9H-9
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
LAP
AND SHOULDER BELTS
The front seat belts incorporate a 4-to-8 second
fasten seat belt reminder lamp and sound signal
designed to remind the driver if the lap and shoulder
belts are not fastened when the ignition is turned to the
on position. If the driver's seat belt
is buckled, the
alarm will not operate; however, the fasten seat belt
xminder lamp will stay on for a 4-to-8 second period.
,, the driver's seat belt is not buckled, the reminder
lamp and sound signal will automatically shut off after
the 4-to-8 second interval. To diagnose a system
failure, refer to Seat Belt Reminder
Lamp/Alarm
Diagnosis in Section 8A.
The shoulder belt is attached to the front seat lap
belt latch plate and connected to an inertia locking
retractor installed to the roof panel above the right and
left side of the front seat. The shoulder belt remains
unlocked to allow the occupants to move freely while
the vehicle is being operated. When the vehicle
decelerates or changes direction abruptly, the shoulder
belt is locked in position by a pendulum that causes a
locking bar to engage a cog of the retractor mechanism.
The retractor has a comfort lock feature that
allows the occupant to adjust the shoulder belt for
proper fit and comfort. When engaged, the comfort
lock prevents full retraction of the webbing to eliminate
occupant discomfort due to webbing load on the
shoulder. The occupant can readjust the comfort lock
during vehicle operation as described below.
When servicing or replacing lap and shoulder
belts, refer to the following precautionary items: Front
Seat Adjustments
............................... 9H- 10
Manual Seat Control Arm Knob
................ 9H-10
Front Seat Assembly
.................................... 9H- 1 1
Seat Adjuster Assembly ............................. 9H-11
Six-way Seat Adjuster .................................. 9H- 12
Power Seat Switch
........................................ 9H-15
Four-way Manual Seat Adjuster
................. 9H-15
Seatback Lock Striker/Side Bar Stop .......... 9H-15
High Performance AQ9 Seat
(2FS87) ......... 9H-15
................. .................................... Rear Seats ... 9H- 19
........................................ Cushion Assembly 9H- 19
................................ Folding Rear Seatback 9H- 19
........................... Seatback Lock Assembly 9H-20
.................................. Seatback Lock Striker 9H-20
1. Lap and shoulder belts will be serviced as follows:
a. Retractor
portion(s) of
front seat lap and
shoulder belt for outboard passenger and
driver.
b. Buckle portion of front seat lap belt for
outboard passenger and driver.
c. All belts other than those mentioned in
above steps a and b will be serviced in
complete sets.
d. Do not intermix standard and deluxe belts
on front or rear seats.
2. Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away
from belts.
3. Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the
belt buckle or latch plate.
4. Do not bleach or dye belt webbing (clean with a
mild soap solution and water).
5. When installing lap or shoulder belt anchor bolt,
start bolt by hand to assure that bolt is threaded
straight.
NOTICE: See NOTICE on page 9H-1 of this
section.
6. Do not attempt repairs on lap or shoulder belt
retractor mechanisms or lap belt retractor covers.
Replace with new service replacement parts.
Comfort Lock Operational Checks and Requirements
The shoulder belt comfort lock feature must
function as follows:
1. Extend the webbing from the retractor to a
distance approximating buckled position.