1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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		The body sill molding is held in place by clips and bolts. One bolt with the flat retainer in the molding is used at the extreme front end of the molding on the front fender skirt, and two bolts are used where the molding curves to conform with the step plate. Clips are used at all other points of attachment. To remove any molding, either from the clips or special retainers, pry the molding loose at one end with a thin-blade screwdriver, using a piece of cardboard or similar material to prevent the screwdriver marring the panel finish. If a bolt is used at the end, remove the bolt. When the end is free, work the molding up and down while pulling away from the clips. When assembling any molding it should first be set in proper position, then hook the top edge over the clips or special retainer and snap the bottom edge in place. REAR COMPARTMENT LID Alignment Adjustment Where it becomes necessary to align or adjust the rear compartment or trunk lid, due to misalignment, water leak, etc., the lid flange should first be inspected carefully for proper alignment and smoothness along the underside where the flange contacts the rubber weatherstrip. Any un-cvenness along the underside edge of this flange should be noted, and if uneven, or irregular, should be carefully leveled and formed with a hammer and dolly so that it will bear correctly on the compartment gutter weatherstrip. This hammering and forming may be done by applying several strips of adhesive tape to the painted side of the flange before the dolly and hammer are used, to
	Fig. 41-Removing or Installing Rubber Step Mat Step Mat Installation 1. Straighten the mat as necessary to insure that it will lie flat at all points when installed on the step. 2. Hold the mat at about a 45 degree angle, inner edge up, and position each of the outer edge catches through its respective square hole in the outer edge of the step, Fig. 41. Then force the mat toward the outer edge of the step while at the same time pushing it down into position on the step. Install the slotted head screws. NOTE—If the door sill plate has been removed, it should be reinstalled prior to installing the step mat; otherwise it will be found difficult to fit the vertical flange of the sill plate down in place behind the rubber lip of the mat along the inner edge. BODY MOLDINGS The crease line, belt line and body sill moldings are held in place on the body by clips, retainers and bolts. Clips, fitted into slots in the panels, are used to attach the crease and belt line moldings on the door panels, and special retainer strips held to the panels by screws, are used on the quarter panels. The rear end of the belt molding is held to the quarter panel by a bolt, using a flat retainer under the head to grip the molding, and a nut which is reached inside the rear compartment. Rubber washers and flat washers are used on the bolt on both sides of the panel to seal against water leaks. The crease line molding is held to the radius of the rear quarter panel by two bolts on each side, with lockwashers and nuts on the inside of the rear compartment. A special retainer of the same type used on the quarter panels, holds the crease line molding across the body back panel. The short piece of belt and crease line molding on the center pillar of sedans is held by a flat retainer in the molding, and a bolt through the pillar with the nut on the inside under the trim.

		Fig. 42-Checking Rear Compartment Lid Alignment