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 Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
B
Fig. 1 Body
GENERAL
Vehicle accessories, such as the sun top and windshield, need
to be removed before removing 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 down-
ward on the bar to pull the
rivet from the hole.
Fig. 2 Christmas Tree Rivet Removal
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
FLOOR MAT
SEAT BACK
SWEATER BASKET
ASSEMBLY
REAR BODY
BAG WELL
REAR BUMPER
STRUT COVER
LOWER ROCKER PANEL
UPPER
ROCKER PANEL
COWL
BUMPER
Christmas Tree
Fastener
Notched
Pry Bar