Section 7-B · Pages 43–46 (4 pages)

Operation of Folding Top

From the 1961 Buick Body Service Manual

How the Hydro-Lectric system raises and lowers the convertible top from the instrument panel switch, with boot care and storage. It gives the steps to lower and raise the top, including unlocking the handles at the windshield header and tucking the padding, and to lower and raise the zippered plastic rear window.

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What this section covers

  • Hydro-Lectric top description
  • Top boot care and installation
  • Lowering the top
  • Raising the top and locking to the header
  • Lowering and raising the rear window
  • Tucking the top flaps into the valance
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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