1988 PONTIAC FIERO window

7H-14 REAR END - F STYLE
1. SWITCH ASSEMBLY
2. REAR END TRIM PANEL
3. ESCUTCHEON
Fig. 24 - Rear Compartment Light Switch
Fig.
25 - Spoiler Assembly - 2FS87 Style
2. Remove screws (5) holding spoiler to lift window.
3. Push on spoiler towards front of car so that
fasteners
(2) are located over slots in retainers (3)
.on molding.
4. Lift up on one side of spoiler at fastener locations
to disengage fasteners
(2) from retainers (3).
5. Repeat step 4 on opposite side.
6. Remove any fasteners that may remain in spoiler
using needle nose pliers.
Install or Connect
1. Install new fasteners (2) as far rearward as
possible in retainers
(3).
2.
Locate holes in spoiler over fasteners (2).
3. Push down on one side of spoiler until fasteners
are fully seated in spoiler.
4. Repeat step three on opposite side of spoiler.
5. Install screws (5)
6. Install plugs (4)
1. SPOILER 4-w
2. FASTENER SECTION B-8
Fig. 26 - Spoiler Assembly - 2FS87 Style
SPOILER - 1 FP87 STYLE
Remove or Disconnect (Fig. 27)
1. Raise lift window and remove plastic plugs (2)
2.
Remove nuts (3)
3. Remove washers (4)
4. Lower lift window and lift up on spoiler
Install or Connect
1. Locate studs on spoiler through holes in panel
2. Install washers (4)
3.
Install nuts (3)
4.
Install plugs (2)
REAR SPOILER EXTENSIONS
Some styles have spoiler extensions which are
located on the quarter outer panels and are described
in Section
6H in the body portion of this manual.

8H-2 ROOF - F SWLE
4. HEADLINMG
2. HEADLINING FOR TWIN LIFT-OFF
PANEL STYLE
3. FASTENER
Fig. 1 - Headlining Assemblies
HEADER CONSOLE
The dome light on the console operates in
conjunction with the door jamb switches and/or the
dome and courtesy light switch on the console. The
console switch will turn the light on or off with the
doors closed and can also be used to shut off the dome
lamp when a door is open. The dome light will
illuminate normally again when the door is next
opened.
Removal and Installation (Fig. 2)
1. Remove dome lamp lens and take out two screws
securing rear of header console to roof.
2. Slide console forward to disengage from roof,
disconnect wiring harness and remove console.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY
The sunshade assembly is attached to the roof
panel with three screws through cutouts in the
headlining assembly.
INTERIOR GARNISH MOLDINGS
Interior garnish moldings are constructed of
plastic or metal and painted to match the interior of the
car. Retention is accomplished with screws and/or
plastic clips.
Console Lamp
WINDSHIELD SIDE UPPER GARNISH MOLDING
Removal and Installation
1. On styles with twin lift-off panel, remove screw
located at upper end of garnish molding.
2. On all styles, pull down on garnish molding to
disengage fasteners holding molding to body (Fig.
3) and remove molding.
3. To install, align fasteners on molding to holes in
windshield pillar and press molding in place.
Replace screw on styles with twin lift-off panels.
VIEW A
SECTION A-A
SECTION
B-B
1. WINDSHIELD UPPER SIDE GARNISH MOLDING
2. COMPARTMENT LIFT WINDOW GARNISH
MOLDING H92568-8H-F
Fig. 3 - Interior Garnish Moldings

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-3
EXTERlOR ROOF MOLDINGS AND
ATTACHMENTS
ROOF DRIP SCALP MOLDINGS
Removal and Installation (Fig. 5)
1. Remove screws holding roof drip molding to roof
and remove molding.
2. Remove rear scalp molding by removing screws.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure and seal
WINDSHIELD SlDE
UPPER GARNISH
MOLDING
Equipped Cars)
WINDSHIELD SIDE LOWER GARNISH
MOLDING
Removal and Installation
1. Remove attaching screws in dash shroud and
pinchweld flange.
2. Pull garnish molding downward to disengage it
SECTION A-A
from windshield side upper garnish molding.
3. To install, position windshield side lower garnish Fig. 5 - Roof Drip Molding
molding to pinchweld flange and telescope upper
end of molding into lower end
of side upper ROOF PANEL EMBLEMS garnish molding.
Roof panel emblems are the stick-on type. To
4. lower garnish flange to remove, apply heat using a hot air gun, making certain dash and lower flange to shroud.
gun is moved in a circular motion and held a minimum
5. Align holes
in molding to holes or slots in of 152 mm
(6") from molding.
pinchweld flange, dash and shroud; then, drive
To install, wash affected area with detergent and
self-tapping screws to secure.
water and wipe dry. Wipe panel and adhesive side of
emblem with oil-free naphtha or alcohol. Use Loctite
COMPARTMENT LIFT WINDOW OPENING 414 adhesive (part no. 1052621) or equivalent and
GARNISH MOLDING press emblem in place. Apply constant pressure to
emblem for 30 seconds. Bonding starts immediately.
The compartment lift window opening garnish Emblem cannot be repositioned after contact with the
molding is installed with screws into the roof inner
car. panel. TWIN LIFT-OFF PANEL
Removal and Installation The side roof mounted twin lift-off panels are
manually operated. The panel glass is curved to match
Remove attaching screws and pull downward On the contour of the roof and is made of tinted, tempered
molding (Fig. 3, item 2).
glass. The roof opening weatherstrips are of one-piece
2. To install, align holes in molding to slots in roof construction and are molded to the shape of the roof
panel and drive screws to secure. opening.

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-7
SECTION A-A VIEW A
Fig. 8 - Lift-off Panel Opening Weatherstrip Installation
Reassembly (Fig. 9)
1. Apply clear Silane Glass Primer (Essex #435.18)
or equivalent to edges of glass and interior sides
of channels.
2. Position new channels on glass and remove any
excess material in the area of the glass and metal
frame.
3. Remove channels and apply a small bead of
urethane material into the interior of the
channels.
4. Install long center channel over edge of glass
(Section A-A) and press firmly into position.
5. Install side channels by first placing end of each
channel against the end of the center channel,
then over edge of glass making certain channel is
under the metal frame before pressing channel
firmly in position.
6. Place cloth-backed tape over channels to hold
channels firmly in place. To reduce the urethane
curing time, water can be applied to the channel
installation.
7. Allow sufficient time for urethane to cure, trim
off excess urethane and install lift-off panel
assembly.
CENTER UPPER FINISHING MOLDING
Removal and Installation (Figs. 7 and 10)
The center upper finishing molding can be
removed as follows.
1. Remove lift-off glass panels.
1 VlEWB SECTION A-A
1. SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE
2. SIDE CHANNEL
3. CENTER CHANNEL
4. CHANNEL LIP
5. LIFT-OFF GLASS PANEL CHANNEL
6. URETHANE
7. CHANNEL
8. URETHANE
9. GLASS TOP SURFACE
10. GLASS BOTTOM SURFACE
Fig. 9 - Lift-off Glass Panel Channel
2. Remove both lift-off panel weatherstrips as
previously described.
3. Remove center upper finishing molding assembly
attaching screws and remove finishing molding.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Be sure to seal around complete perimeter of
center upper finishing molding to eliminate possible
waterleaks.
CONVERTIBLE TOP - OPERATION
TO LOWER TOP
NOTICE: The vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with trunk lid closed before lowering the
top.
1. Set the parking brake and shift automatic
transmission to
"PARK" (Manual Transmission
the
"REVERSE" ).
2. Turn the ignition to "RUNN position.
3. Lower the side windows.
4. Unlock the rear seatback, and fold down.

8H.8 ROOF - F STYLE
THREE PIECE CENTER
UPPER POLYCARBONATE FINISHING MOLDING GLASS (1 BAR)
CHANNEL 1
VERTICAL WALL
SECTION A-A
MOLDING ASSEMBLY
A ATTACHING SCREWS
Fig. 10 - Center Upper Finishing Molding (T-bar)
5. Push the release lever located on the side of the
tonneau panel to release the rear bow.
6. Raise the rear bow to its vertical position.
7. Press the tonneau panel release switch to release
tonneau panel.
8. Raise the tonneau panel to its vertical position.
9. Lower the rear bow to its original position.
NOTICE: Before lowering the top, make sure
there are no items in the top storage area.
10. Rotate
each top latching handle outboard to
release the top from the windshield header.
11. Grasp
the front edge of the top header bow; lift
upward and rearward.
N OTI C E: Avoid jamming the convertible top
bows against one another which could result in
damage to the bows or top cover.
12. Push the
No. 2 bow rearward and slowly bring
the top rearward until it is all the way down.
13. Lower
and latch the tonneau panel. Make sure
the tonneau panel is latched securely by gently
lifting up on both forward ends of the tonneau
panel.
NOTICE: Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the tonneau panel when the top is down. Damage
to the tonneau panel may result.
14. Return the rear seatback to the upright position.
Make sure it is locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
TO RAISE TOP
NOTICE: The vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with trunk lid closed.
1. Set the parking brake and shift automatic
transmission to
"PARK" (Manual Transmission
to
"REVERSE").
2. Turn the ignition to "RUN" position.
Lower the side windows.
Unlock the rear seatback, and fold it down.
Press the tonneau panel release switch to release
tonneau panel.
Raise the tonneau panel to its vertical position.
Grasp the top header bow, lift and slowly raise
the top.
Continue to raise the top until it is against the
windshield header.
Press downward with the palm of your hand until
the guide pins drop into the windshield header.
While holding the top in place, rotate each
latching handle forward, securing the top the
windshield header.
Raise the rear bow to its vertical position.
Lower the latch the tonneau panel. Make sure the
tonneau panel is latched securely by gently lifting
up on both forward ends of the tonneau panel.
Lower the rear bow and align the pin on the rear
bow into the hole in the tonneau panel.
Pull the release lever located on the side of the
tonneau panel to secure the rear bow.
Return the rear
seatback(s) to the upright
position. Make sure it is locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the
seatback(s).
NOTICE: Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top when the top is in its up position. Damage
to the top may result.
HEADER INNER GARNISH
Fig. 11
Remove or Disconnect
1. Sunshades
2. Screw (3)
3. Header inner garnish (2)
Install or Connect
1. Header inner garnish
2. Screw (3)
3. Sunshades
(4)

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ROOF - F STYLE 8N-13
7. Rear stay pad and side stay pad from No. 4 bow
by sliding off.
Install or Connect
1. Side
stay pad and rear stay pad onto the No. 4
bow.
2. Screws
3. Rivet using
1/8" x 3/16" aluminum rivet.
4. Position side stay
pad to No. 1 bow and install
rivets using
1/8" x 3/16" aluminum rivets.
5. Tape (7)
6. With top
latched to windshield header and No.
Fig. 14 No. 1 Bow Garnish Molding 5 bow latched to tonneau panel, staple side stay
pad to No. 2 and No. 3 bows using 5/16" x 5/16"
stainless steel staplea. -
20. Release
and raise the tonneau panel to its full 7. Top cover assembly (see procedure). vertical position.
Release and raise the tonneau panel to its full
vertical position.
Lower the No,
5 bow to its original position.
Unlatch the top from
8-e windshield header and
lower the top halfway.
Apply adhesive such as Hughes HC-4183,
3M
8046 or equivalent to cementing area of No. 1
bow and to corresponding surface of top cover
and flaps.
Pull top cover 6 mm
(1/4") past reference mark
over No. 1 bow and secure top to No. 1 bow
starting at center working toward outboard ends.
Raise and latch top
*o windshield header and
latch No. 5 bow tu tonneau panel. Check
appearance of top cover, top
opeation and
latching effort to top. If additional tension is
needed in top cover, repeat step 25 and pull top
cover farther forward.
.
Trim off excess material along No. 1 bow.
Main pillar seal retainers.
Screws (5)
Apply continuous bead of 3M Super
Weatherstrip Adhesive, part number 08008 or
equivalent to the retainer channels.
Main pillar seals using a flat-bladed tool, engage
seal into retainer.
32. Side
rail seal and retainer assemblies
33. Screws (2)
34. No. 1
bow garnish by sliding garnish over latch
handles.
35. Screws (1)
SIDE STAY PAD
Fig. 15
Remove or Disconnect
1. Top cover assembly
2. Tape over rivets
3. Rivets using 3.2 mm (1/8") drill bit.
4. Staples from No. 2 and No. 3 bows. Note location
and. spacing of staples before removal.
5. Rivet
using 3.2 mm
(1/8") drill bit.
6. Screws
(1 1)
REAR STAY PAD
Fig. 17
Remove or Disconnect
1. Unlatch No. 5 bow and raise it to full vertical
position.
2. Rivet using
3.2 mm
(1/8") drill bit.
3. Screws (16)
4. Rear stay pad bracket
5. Screws (1 1)
6.
Rear stay pad by sliding stay pad off the end of
the No. 4 bow.
Install or Connect
1. Rear
stay pad to No. 4 bow.
2. Screws (1 1)
3. Rear stay pad bracket
4. Screws (16) 5. Rivet
using
1/8" x 3/16" aluminum rivet.
6. Lower No.
5 bow
and latch it to the tonneau
panel.
NO. 1 AND NO. 2 BOW ASSEMBLY
Figs. 13 through 17
Remove or Disconnect
Lower side windows
Unlock and fold down rear seatback.
Release No. 5 bow from tonneau panel, by
pushing release lever located on the side of
tonneau panel.
Raise No. 5 bow to full vertical position.
Release tonneau panel by pressing the tonneau
release switch and raise tonneau panel to full
vertical position.
Lower No. 5 bow to its original position.
Unlatch to top and lower it halfway.
Screws (1, Fig. 14)
No. 1 bow garnish by pulling garnish down over
latch handles.
Screws
(2, Fig. 13)
Side rail seal and setainer assemblies

BODY INDEX . F STYLE 1
BODY INDEX
a
ABS and Polypropylene Plastic Test .............. 1 H- 13
Actuator. Power Door Lock
.......................... 5H-20
Adhesive-backed Moldings. Emblems. Name Plates
.................................................... 7FI-1
Adhesive Body Side Molding ............................ 1H-3
Adhesive Service
Kit . Stationary Glass ........... 2H-2
Adjuster
. Manual and Power Seats .......... 9H.12. 15
Alignment Checking
. Underbody .................... 3H-1
Anticorrosion Treatment
................................... 1H-4
Armrest
. Door ................................................. 5H-1
Assembling and Coding
Lock Cylinders ............ 1H-1
B
Body
Lock Pillar Trim Finishing Panel
................. 6H-1
Side Hinge Strap
......................................... 5H-10
I 'entilation ................................... .... ............... 4H-1
bonded
Rearview Mirror Support .................... 2H-5
Bucket Seat. High Performance
...................... 9H- 15
C
............................. Cable . Hood Latch Release 4H-1
Cargo Light
. Rear Compartment .................. 7H- 13
..................................................... Carpet 3H.2,7 H. 13
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
.................. 7H-16
Child Seat
........................................................... 9H-2
Chip Resistant Plastisol Material
...................... 1H-8
...................................... Coding Lock Cylinders 1
H- 1
Colors for Interior Plastic Parts ...................... 1H-14
............................. Compartment Lift Window 7H-2
Garnish Molding
........................................ 8H-2
Glass
Replacement/Adjustment .................... 7H-5
Release Solenoid
.......................................... 7H-9
.......................................................... Spoiler 7H- 13
.................................................. Trim Panel 7H- 1 1
................................................ Weatherstrip 7H- 1 1
Cwnecting/Locking Rods, Doors .................. 5H- 16 I . itrol Arm Knob . Manual Seat .................. 9H-10
Convertible Top
................................................ 8H-7
Cover Assembly
. Luggage Shade ..................... 6H-4
................................................... Cutting Keys 1H- 1
D
............................ Deflector. Inner Panel Water 5H-6
Defogger
. Rear Window .................................. 2H-6
Diagnosis Chart
................................... Manual Seat Adjusters 9H-8
Power Six-Way Seat Adjuster
....................... 9H-9
Dome Lamps
...................................................... 8H-1
Boor Armrest and Pull Handle
.............................. 5H-1
Bell Crank
.................................................... 5H-20
Hardware Lubrication
................................. 5H- 19
Hinges
............................................................. 5H-7
Inner Panel Water Deflector
......................... 5H-6
Inside Handles and Cover Plate
.................... 5H-1
Inside Remote Handle
................................. 5H-16
Insulator Pads
............................................. 5H-6
Jamb Switch
................................................. 5H-19
Lock
.............................................................. 5H- 19
Lock Knob
..................................................... 5H-2
................................................. Lock Striker 5H- 17
............................................ Outside Handle 5H- 16
Outside Mirror
................................... 5H- 1.5 H. 15
Trim Assemblies
............................................ 5H-2
................................................... Weatherstrip 5H-4
................................................. Wedge Plate 5H-18
....................................... Window Assembly 5H- 10
...................................... Belt Sealing Strips 5H-6
........................................ Filler Assembly 5H- 13
.......................................... Front Up Stop 5H-14
................................ Rear Guide Channel 5H- 15
Regulator/Motor .................................... 5H-11
...................................... Door Side Hinge Strap 5H-8
Emblems.
Name Plates and Moldings .
Rear Compartment ........................................ 7H-I
. ....................................... Emblems Roof Panel 8H-3
. ............................. Exterior Lamps Rear End 7H-15
Exterior Moldings
Doors
............................................................ 5H-20
............................................... Rear Quarters 6H-6
.............................................................. Roof 8W-3
Finishing Panel. Quarter Lower Trim .............. 6H-1
Flexible Exterior Plastic Parts
.......................... 1H-9 .
.................................. E/P or TPO Repair 1H-12
Floor Carpet
................................................... 3H-2
Floor Pan Insulators
............................ .. ........ 3H-1
Folding Rear
Seatback ........................ ... ...... 9H- 19
Formed Headlining
.......................................... 8H-1
........................................................ Front End 4H-1
.......................................................... Front Seat 9H-5
............ Adjuster Assembly. Manual/Power 9H- 1 1
................................................... Adjustment 9H- 10
........................... Assembly. Manual/Power 9H- 1 1
................................................................ Back 9H-7
. ................................ Belt Warning System .... 9H-1
................... High Performance Bucket Seat 9H-
15
............................... Manual Control Knob 9H- 10
................................. Manual Recliner Check 9H-7
........................................ Power Seat Switch 9H- 15
............................................. Reclining Back 9H-6
............................... Seatback Head Restraint 9H-5
.................. Seatback Lock Striker/Bar Stop 9H-15
................................. Shoulder Belt Retractor 9H-2
................................. Six-way Seat Adjuster 9H-12
................................... Torque Specifications 9H-8
Fuel Tank Filler
Door/Pocket ........................ 6H-7
Gas Support
. Compartment Lift
........................................................... Window 7H-7
............................... General Body Construction 3H-1
.......................................... General Information 1H-1
Glass Installation
........................................... Extended Method 2H-4
................................................. Short Method 2H-3
...................................... Glass Scratch Removal 2H- 1

Trim ................................................................ 6H-1
Rear Seats ....................................................... 9H-19
Cushion ...................................................... 9H- 19
Folding Rear Seatback ............................... 9H- 19
Lock ............................................................ 9H-20
Striker .......................................................... 9H-21
Rear Stowage Compartment Box ...................... 6H-4
Lock ................................................................ 1H-2
Rear Window Defogger ..................................... 2H-6
Repair Procedure ........................................... 2H-6
Testing Grid Lines ......................................... 2H-6
Rearview Mirror Support. Bonded ................... 2H-5
Reclining Seatback ............................................ 9H-6
Manual Recliner Check ................................. 9H-7
Recliner Control Mechanism ......................... 9H-6
Regulator and Motor. Door Window ............. 5H-11
Restraint Systems ................................... .... ... 9H- 1
Reveal Moldings . Stationary Glass .................. 2H-2
Roof Drip Scalp Moldings ............................... 8H-3
F of Panel Emblems ....................................... 8H-3 ( S
Seat Adjuster Diagnosis Chart
Manual Seat
.................................................. 9H-8
Power Six Way .............................................. 9H-9
Seatback
Inertia Lock Check ........................................ 9H-7
Lock Striker and Stop ................................. 9H-15
Seat Torque Specifications .............................. 9H-8
Seats
Child Seat
...................................................... 9H-2
Front .............................................................. 9H-5
Rear .............................................................. 9H- 19
Shoulder Belt Retractor ................................... 9H-2
Shoulder Belts ................................................... 9H-1
Shroud Side Trim Finishing Panel .................... 4H-1
Side Marker Lamps . Rear End ...................... 7H-15
Side Roof Rail Weatherstrip and
Retainer
........................................................ 5H-4
Six-Way Power Seats ...................................... 9H-12
...................................... '+are Tire Cover Trim 6H-3
I zakers. Radio ................................................. 6H-1
Special Body Tools ........................................ 1H-15
Spoiler
Body ............................................................. 5H-21
Compartment Lift Window ......................... 7H- 13
Door .......................................................... 5H-21
Rear Quarter .................................................. 6H-7
Spring Clips. Door Locking Rod .................... 5H-16
Stationary Glass ............................................... 2H-2
Installation .................................................. 2H-3
BODY INDEX . F STYLE 3
Striker
Compartment Lift Window Lock
.................. 7H-9
Door Lock ................................................... 5H-17
Load Floor Storage Compartment
...................... Lid ................................... .... 7H-12
Seatback Lock ..................... .. ........ 9H- 16,9 H.2 1
Sunshade Assembly ......................................... 8H-2
T
Tail Lamps ................................................... 7H-15
Test for Plastic Identification ......................... 1H- 13
Tools . Special Body ................... .. .............. IH- 15
Trim
Compartment Lift Window
......................... 7H- 1 1
Door .................................................... 5H- 1.5 H.2
Quarter ....................................................... 6H-1
Twin Lift-off Panel .......................................... 8H-3
Glass Panel Channel .................................. 8H-6
Lock/Latch .................................................. 8H-6
Molding ..................................................... 8H-7
................. Sealing Strip ............................ .. 8H-4
Weatherstrip ................................................. 8H-6
U
Underbody Alignment ..................................... 3H-1
v
Valve . Pressure Relief ..................................... 4H-1
Ventilation ...................................................... 4H-1
Vertical Underbody Dimensions ....................... 3H-2
Vinyl Plastic Test ........................................... 113 H-
w
Water Deflector . Door Inner Panel ................. 5H-6
Waterleak Correction . Stationary Glass ........... 2H-5
Waterleak Diagnosis and Repair ....................... 1H-3
Weatherstrip
Compartment Lift Window
......................... 7H- 1 1
Door ............................................................. 5H-4
Lift-off Panel ........................................... 8H-3
Side Roof Rail ............................................... 5H-5
Window Assembly . Door ............................... 5H- 10
..... Window Belt Sealing Strips ..................... .. 5H-6
Window Regulator/Motor .............................. 5H- 1 1
Window Removal . Stationary Glass ................ 2H-3
Windshield
Garnish, Molding
........................................ 8H-2
................ Reveal Moldings ...................... .. 2H-2
Wiper Systems . Lift Window ......................... 7H-11
Wiring Harness Illustrations ....................... 10H-1/6