Section 10 · Pages 94–109 (16 pages)

Exterior Moldings and Body Tools

From the 1961 Buick Body Service Manual

How exterior moldings attach to the body (screws, nuts, snap clips, bath-tub clips, bolt and clip assemblies) and how to remove and install them, with sealing steps and molding location illustrations for styles 4639, 4719, 4829, 4737 and 4739. Covers door, fender, quarter, roof and rocker moldings and rear end panel name plates. The last page lists the body tools, J-2772 through J-8954.

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What this section covers

  • Molding attachment methods
  • Bath-tub clip removal and tools J-7160 and J-8954
  • Door window reveal and scalp moldings
  • Fender and rear wheel opening moldings
  • Rear quarter window moldings
  • Roof drip molding scalps
  • Rocker and rear end panel moldings and name plates
  • Body tools list
Year
1961
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Body Service Manual
Models
LeSabre 4400, Invicta 4600, Electra 4700, Electra 225 4800
Pages
111

What’s inside

Body service manual

  1. 0Introduction and General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 1-AWindshield Assemblypp. 7–12
  3. 1-BWindshield Wiper and Washer Assemblypp. 13–32
  4. 1-CInstrument PanelRemoval, installation and adjustment of the instrument panel compartment door, hinge stop, knob assembly and compartment, plus the end filler panel.pp. 33–34
  5. 1-DShroud Panel and Ventilating SystemHow the shroud air intake grille and side duct feed the body ventilating system, with removal and installation of the shroud top ventilator grille, side foundation, air outlet and outlet door, and duct sealing.pp. 35–36
  6. 6-AHeadlining Assemblypp. 37–40
  7. 7-AFolding Top General InformationGroup 7 section list and care of the convertible top: safety precautions, care of the plastic rear window, and cleaning the top with soap, water and mild foaming cleanser.pp. 41–42
  8. 7-BOperation of Folding Toppp. 43–46
  9. 7-CRoof Rail WeatherstripsRemoval, installation and adjustment of the front, center and rear side roof rail weatherstrips, and the front roof rail weatherstrips.pp. 47–48
  10. 7-DFolding Top AdjustmentsAdjusting misaligned folding top linkage: front roof rail corner brace, sunshade and striker support, hook lever, control link adjusting plate and male hinge support.pp. 49–51
  11. 7-EFolding Top Trim Assembly and Back Curtainpp. 52–62
  12. 7-FHydro-Lectric Systempp. 63–69
  13. 8-APower Window Circuits and Trouble Diagnosispp. 70–78
  14. 8-BPower Seat Circuits and Trouble Diagnosispp. 79–88
  15. 9-ABody Parts Lubricationpp. 89–93
  16. 10Exterior Moldings and Body Toolspp. 94–109
  17. Alphabetical IndexAlphabetical subject index to the full manual, with group-page references such as 0-2, 1-27, 7-23 and 8-10.pp. 110–111

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