Section 1-A · Pages 7–12 (6 pages)

Windshield Assembly

From the 1961 Buick Body Service Manual

Removal and installation of the windshield garnish moldings, rear view mirror support, sunshade supports and reveal moldings, then replacement of the windshield glass. It gives the checking-block method for measuring the body opening, with glass-to-flange dimensions, and the cord method and sealing points for seating the rubber channel. Special tools J-7898-01 and J-8372 are named.

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What this section covers

  • Windshield garnish moldings
  • Rear view mirror and sunshade supports
  • Reveal molding removal with tool J-7898-01
  • Windshield glass removal
  • Checking the windshield opening with blocks J-8372
  • Windshield installation and sealing
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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