BODY
Page C-1
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
B
B
Fig. 1 Body
GENERAL
Vehicle top and windshield need to be removed before remov-
ing many body components.
In the following text, there are references to removing and
installing bolts and other fasteners. Additional hardware (nuts,
washers, etc.) that are removed must always be installed in
their original positions unless otherwise specified. Non-speci-
fied torques are shown in the table in Section A.
To prevent possible injury or death from bat-
tery explosion, batteries should always be
removed before any servicing that could gen-
erate sparks or repairs that require welding or
cutting.
In general, body component replacement can be accom-
plished with a minimum of specialized tools. Most body
components are held in place with conventional remov-
able hardware: nuts, bolts and screws. Nylon or plastic
ratchet type fasteners, commonly called christmas tree
rivets; are used to secure items such as the floor mat to
the floorboard.
The recommended
method for removing
christmas tree rivets is to
slide a notched pry bar
under the head of the rivet
and press downward on
the bar to pull the rivet
from the hole.
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal
INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM
FLOOR MAT
SEAT BACK
REAR BODY
BAG WELL
REAR BUMPER
LOWER
ROCKER
PANEL
UPPER
ROCKER
PANEL
COWL
BUMPER
NOTICE
Christmas Tree
Fastener
Notched
Pry Bar
