2PG97 QUARTER VISION WINDOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ALL 1986-87 FIERO GT MODELS

Due to the material composition of the tape used to retain the quarter vision window to body, the following procedure for removal and installation should be followed to prevent damage to the quarter vision window,

1. Remove back window to quarter filler panel (Section 6).

2. With a hooked blade tool pull the monofilament line that's taped to the inside surface of quarter window at the black-out. Place the line through the wooden dowels as shown in Figure 1. Pull line across bottom first, when quarter window is loose at bottom, pull quarter window away from body, reach between body and quarter window and pull upper line downward and remove quarter window.

3. Using a single edge razor blade adapted per attached Figure 1, cut foam tape from quarter window.

CAUTION:

Exercise care when removing tape, as not to damage black-out on vision window.

4. Clean body opening of any tape residue.

NOTE: It is not required to remove all the tape residue from the window bonding surface to obtain a proper bond.

5. Reactivate tape residue on quarter window by wiping with 3M General Purpose Cleaner No. 08984 or equivalent.

6. Then apply 3M Scotch Mount Y-4225 Tape over existing tape residue.

7. Apply 60 lb. test monofilament line to outer edge of tape (see Figure 1).

8. Install quarter window into body opening.

9. Reinstall back window to quarter filler panel.

10. Clean quarter window and body.

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