PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
4-16. INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS (Side)
a. Cut or
grind the new window to the same
dimension as the window removed.
b. Apply a strip of vinyl foam tape (1/8 x 1" wide - type 1 P.V.C. per PMS-K0003)
completely around the edge of the window.
c.
Apply white PRC# 5000 sealing
compound (Product Research Corporation)
completely around the
outer surface of the window at
all attachment flanges.
d. Install the window in the frame and install retainer molding; secure with screw.
e. Remove excess exposed sealer and tape.
4-17. REMOVAL OF REAR DOOR WINDOW. (Refer to Figure 4-2.)
NOTE
When removing
the rear door window
for the first time,
proceed with instructions contained in paragraph 4-17a thru
4-17d. When removing the window indoors with previously
installed 68020-03 retainer, proceed with instructions
contained in paragraph 4-17a and 4-17e thru 4-17h.
a.
Remove rear door and place on a
protective surface to prevent scratching
the
painted surface. The door should be supported in such a manner so it will not rock back and
forth as the window is being replaced.
b. Measure in .45-inch from the edge of the window frame and scribe a line around the
inner panel assembly.
(Refer to Line "A",
Figure 4-2.)
c. Insert router into jaws of drill chuck. Install guide on router. The router should
protrude from the rounded end of the guide by no more than .19-inch. Adjust router in drill
check as necessary to obtain this dimension.
d. Energize drill and using any convenient point along the perimeter of Line "A", rout
the .45-inch wide metal strip
and window as shown in Sketch A.
The remaining seam should
be sharp and clean.
e. Measure in .44-inch from
the inner edge of retainer P/N
68020-03. Scribe a line
around its perimeter. (Refer to Line "B", Figure 4-2.)
f.
Insert router into jaws of drill chuck.
Install guide on router. The router
should
protrude from the rounded end of the guide by no more than .25-inch. Adjust router in drill
chuck as necessary to obtain this dimension.
g. Energize drill and using any convenient
point along the perimeter
of Line "B", route
the .44-inch wide portion of retainer
P/N 68020-03 and window as shown
in Sketch B.
Continue routing until the original trim line is reached.
h. Locate the seam between the
top of the inner panel assembly and
the retainer. Using
a sharp chisel and tapping it lightly with a mallet, remove remainder of retainer 68020-03
from the door. Smooth off any surface roughness that may remain.
4-18. INSTALLATION OF REAR
DOOR WINDOW. (Refer
to Figure 4-2.)
STRUCTURE
Revised:
8/14/73
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