Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck, Service Manual

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SEATS
Care and Cleaning of Interior Soft Trim
D ust and loose dirt that accumulate on interior
fabric trim should be rem oved frequently with a vacuum
cleaner, whisk broom or soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim
should be wiped clean with a d a m p cloth. N o rm al
cleanable trim soilage, spots or stains can be cleaned
with the p ro p e r use o f trim cleaners available through
G e n e ra l M otors dealers or other reputable supply outlets.
Before a ttem p tin g to remove spots or stains from
upholstery, determ ine as accurately as possible the
n a tu re an d age o f the spot or stain. Some spots or stains
can be rem oved satisfactorily with w ater or mild soap
solution (refer to accom panying "R em oval o f Specific
S tains"). F or best results, spots or stains should be
rem oved as soon as possible. Some types o f stains or
soilage such as lipsticks, some inks, certain types of
grease, m ustard, etc., are extremely difficult and, in some
Fig. 2D-77--Roof-to-Header Brackets
cases, impossible to completely remove. W hen cleaning
this type o f stain or soilage, care must be taken not to
enlarge the soiled area. It is sometimes more desirable to
have a small stain than an enlarged stain as a result o f
careless cleaning.
CAUTION: When cleaning interior soft trim
such as upholstery or carpeting, do not use
volatile cleaning solvents such as: acetone,
lacquer thinners, carbon tetrachloride, enam el
reducers, nail polish removers; or such cleaning
m aterials as laundry soaps, bleaches or
reducing agents (except as noted in the
instructions on stain removal). Never use
gasoline or naphtha f o r any cleaning purpose.
These materials m ay be toxic or flam m able, or
m ay cause dam age to interior trim.
Cleaning Fabrics with Cleaning Fluid
This type o f cleaner should be used for cleaning
stains containing grease, oil or fats. Excess stain should
be gently scraped oft' trim with a clean dull knife or
scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure, and clean
cloths (preferably cheese cloth). Cleaning action with
cloth should be from outside o f stain towards center and
constantly changing to a clean section o f cloth. W hen
stain is cleaned from fabric, im m ediately wipe area
briskly with a clean absorbent towel or cheese cloth to
help dry area and prevent a cleaning ring. If ring forms,
im m ediately clean entire area or panel section o f the
trim assembly.
NOTE: Sometimes a difficult spot may require a
second application o f cleaning fluid followed