1942 - 1947 Chevrolet Shop Manual



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	ing the center portion of the weatherstrip to the flange while positioning the balance. 6. At the contour of the door belt line, and at the molded lower corners, the best fit can be obtained by making a fullness by forming the weatherstrip in a curve in the opposite direction to the shape of the door flange. 7. After the weatherstrip is completely assembled, it should be firmly rolled in place, being careful during this operation that the weatherstrip does not move out of position. Remove the clamps during this operation. Immediately following the rolling operation, reassemble the clamps and blocks of wood and allow them to hold the weatherstrips in position for about one hour-following this, remove all clamps, etc., and give the weatherstrip a final rolling. 8. IMPORTANT-If clamps and blocks of wood are not used as outlined in the foregoing, do not close the door! One of the chief causes of weatherstrips loosening, after cementing in place, is closing the door too soon. When this is done the pressure of the door against the lip of the weatherstrip and adjacent door opening metal causes the weatherstrip to gradually pull away from its cemented base before the cement is thoroughly dry. Doors should not be closed tightly after weatherstrip installation until at least half an hour or more time, if possible, has elapsed. 9. Thoroughly clean every part of the door opening surface against which the weatherstrip will seal, and as an additional precaution against sticking to the door opening, a coating of talc or soapstone on the sealing surface of the weatherstrip will be found very helpful. Whenever a door weatherstrip or any part of it pulls loose from a door flange, just re-cementing it in place is not definite assurance that it will remain there. The complete piece of weatherstrip involved should be removed from the door, and the door flange should be thoroughly cleaned—sand off all rust spots and be absolutely sure there is no evidence of grease, dirt, rubbing compound or dampness on the metal before the cement is applied. If the same piece of weatherstrip is to be reinstalled, the surface to which the cement will be applied should be thoroughly cleaned as outlined under "Weatherstrip Replacement." Should it became necessary, additional clips and attaching screws, of the same type used in production along the bottom of the doors, may be secured and attached at additional places to hold the weatherstrip in place.	Door Window Garnish Molding The door window garnish molding is held in the window opening by screws at "A," Fig 11, installed through the garnish molding at each side and at the top, and by clips at the lower part of the window opening.

		Fig. 11-Position of Door Garnish Molding Screws Removal 1. Remove the garnish molding screws, and door lock remote control button. 2. Loosen the molding at the top by pressing inward. Bring the top of the molding straight inward toward the inside of the door and off the clips at the bottom. Installation 1. Hook the lower edge of the molding over the clips at the lower part of the window opening, then, push the molding into position along the sides and at the top. 2. Install garnish molding screws, install door lock remote control button. DOOR TRIM PAD Removal 1. Remove the door window garnish molding. 2. Remove door lock remote control handle, both regulator handles, and the two screws located at the bottom corners of the trim pad. Remove the arm rest from the door by removing the two screws from the under side. 3. Insert a flat tool between the trim pad and door inner panel, separating the pad from the panel about 1/4" all the way around the door, then separate it approximately 1/2", etc., until the corrugated nails are entirely loose from the door inner panel. This procedure prevents the nails being pulled away from the nail retainer in the trim pad and will also prevent the slotted holes in the door inner panel from being enlarged. 4. Lift the trim pad up to disengage it from the retainer at the bottom of the door, Fig. 12, and from the hooks on the door inner panel, Fig. 13.