Section 7-B · Pages 283–286 (4 pages)

Operation of Folding Top

From the 1962 Buick Body Service Manual

Hydro-Lectric top description, top boot storage and the procedure to lower and raise the top on the convertible coupe.

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What this section covers

  • Hydro-Lectric description
  • Top boot
  • Lowering the top
  • Raising and latching the top
Year
1962
Make
Buick, Fisher Body
Vehicle
Buick Special and Skylark, Passenger Cars
Type
Body Service Manual
Models
Special 4000/4100, Skylark 4300, LeSabre 4400, Invicta 4600, Electra 4800
Pages
403

What’s inside

All models

  1. 0-AIntroductionHow the manual is organized, how to read the Fisher Body number plate on the cowl (style, body, trim and paint numbers) and a list of 1962 body style numbers by series.pp. 3–4
  2. 0-BCare of Body Partspp. 5–8
  3. Misbound Pontiac PagesThree pages from the 1962 Pontiac and Tempest Body Shop Manual (grille, bumper and hood hinge removal) that were bound into this copy; they do not describe Buick bodies.pp. 9–11
  4. 11-AGeneral Body Constructionpp. 384–391
  5. 11-BAlignment and Checking Procedures, Indexpp. 392–403

LeSabre, Invicta and Electra

  1. 1-AWindshield Assemblypp. 12–18
  2. 1-BWindshield Wiper and Washer Assemblypp. 19–40
  3. 1-CInstrument Panel, Shroud Panel and Ventilating Systempp. 41–49
  4. 2-AFront and Rear Doorspp. 95–106
  5. 2-BFront Doorspp. 107–116
  6. 2-CRear Doorspp. 117–130
  7. 2-DSide Roof Rail Weatherstrip and Center PillarSide roof rail weatherstrip on 29-style bodies, attached at the hinge pillar by a snap fastener, and center pillar service with sealing and caulking details.pp. 131–133
  8. 3-ARear Quarter Trim, Hardware and Sealingpp. 146–160
  9. 4-ABack Windowpp. 179–187
  10. 4-BRear CompartmentRear compartment lid and hinges with two torsion rods for counterbalance, the lid lock and rear compartment weatherstrip.pp. 188–190
  11. 4-CEstate Wagon Tail Gatepp. 191–202
  12. 5-AConventional Type Front Seatspp. 216–226
  13. 5-BBucket Type Front SeatsDescription and servicing of bucket front seats with power adjusters, including the seat back assembly and adjuster replacement.pp. 227–229
  14. 5-CRear SeatsRear seat service, including the center arm rest, for LeSabre, Invicta and Electra.pp. 230–230
  15. 6-AHeadlining AssemblyHeadlining removal and installation for LeSabre, Invicta and Electra: listing wires into clips on the side roof rails, foundation board at the back window, stay tacking and tool J-2772.pp. 234–236
  16. 7-AFolding Top General InformationCare of the folding top on LeSabre, Invicta and Electra, with precautions, top cleaning and plastic rear window care.pp. 281–282
  17. 7-BOperation of Folding Toppp. 283–286
  18. 7-CRoof Rail Weatherstrips and Folding Top Adjustmentspp. 287–295
  19. 7-EFolding Top Trim Assembly and Back Curtainpp. 296–309
  20. 7-FHydro-Lectric Systempp. 310–317
  21. 8-ABody Wiring, Power Window Circuits and Trouble Diagnosispp. 327–334
  22. 8-BPower Seat Circuit and Trouble Diagnosispp. 335–348
  23. 9-ABody Parts Lubricationpp. 354–358
  24. 10Exterior Moldingspp. 371–383

Special and Skylark

  1. 1-BWindshield Wiper and Washer Assembly (Special and Skylark)pp. 50–64
  2. 1-CInstrument Panel and Ventilating System (Special and Skylark)pp. 65–69
  3. 2-AFront and Rear Doors (Special and Skylark)pp. 70–78
  4. 2-BFront Door (Special and Skylark)pp. 79–87
  5. 2-CRear Doors (Special and Skylark)pp. 88–92
  6. 2-DSide Roof Rail Weatherstrip (Special and Skylark)Description and adjustment of the one-piece side roof rail weatherstrip on Special and Skylark 47-style hardtops, with cement and sealing details.pp. 93–94
  7. 3-ARear Quarter Trim, Hardware and Sealing (Special and Skylark)pp. 134–145
  8. 4-ABack Window (Special and Skylark)pp. 161–165
  9. 4-BRear Compartment (Special and Skylark)pp. 166–170
  10. 4-CStation Wagon Back Door (Special and Skylark)pp. 171–178
  11. 5-AFront and Rear Seat (Special and Skylark)Front seat and adjuster removal, with manual seat adjusters and the rear seat for Special and Skylark.pp. 203–205
  12. 5-BFolding Rear Seat (Special and Skylark)pp. 206–210
  13. 5-CBucket Type Front Seats (Special and Skylark)pp. 211–215
  14. 6-AHeadlining Assembly (Special and Skylark)Headlining description and removal and installation for Special and Skylark, with listing wires, wire clips and pronged retainers, and the hardware to remove first.pp. 231–233
  15. 7-AFolding Top General Information (Special and Skylark)Care of the Special and Skylark convertible top, with safety rules for Hydro-Lectric and manual tops, cleaning, and care of the plastic rear window.pp. 237–238
  16. 7-BOperation of Folding Top (Special and Skylark)pp. 239–245
  17. 7-CRoof Rail Weatherstrips (Special and Skylark)Front, center and rear side roof rail weatherstrips on the folding top, with a condition, cause and correction chart.pp. 246–247
  18. 7-DFolding Top Adjustments (Special and Skylark)pp. 248–254
  19. 7-EFolding Top Trim Assembly and Back Curtain (Special and Skylark)pp. 255–268
  20. 7-FTop Lifting System (Special and Skylark)pp. 269–277
  21. 7-GFabric Roof Cover (Special and Skylark)Removal and installation of the optional fabric roof cover on 4347 models, including cement, drive nails and seam alignment.pp. 278–280
  22. 8-ABody Wiring (Special and Skylark)pp. 318–323
  23. 8-BBack Door Dropping Window (Special and Skylark)Power operated back door dropping window on the Y body station wagon, with its separate harness, contact plates, control switch and regulator motor.pp. 324–326
  24. 9-ABody Parts Lubrication (Special and Skylark)pp. 349–353
  25. 10Exterior Moldings (Special and Skylark)pp. 359–370

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