PONTIAC FIERO 1988 Service Repair Manual

8H-2 ROOF - F SWLE
4. HEADLINMG
2. HEADLINING FOR TWIN LIFT-OFF
PANEL STYLE
3. FASTENER
Fig. 1 - Headlining Assemblies
HEADER CONSOLE
The dome light on the console operates in
conjunction with the door jamb switches and/or the
dome and courtesy light switch on the console. The
console switch will turn the light on or off with the
doors closed and can also be used to shut off the dome
lamp when a door is open. The dome light will
illuminate normally again when the door is next
opened.
Removal and Installation (Fig. 2)
1. Remove dome lamp lens and take out two screws
securing rear of header console to roof.
2. Slide console forward to disengage from roof,
disconnect wiring harness and remove console.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY
The sunshade assembly is attached to the roof
panel with three screws through cutouts in the
headlining assembly.
INTERIOR GARNISH MOLDINGS
Interior garnish moldings are constructed of
plastic or metal and painted to match the interior of the
car. Retention is accomplished with screws and/or
plastic clips.
Console Lamp
WINDSHIELD SIDE UPPER GARNISH MOLDING
Removal and Installation
1. On styles with twin lift-off panel, remove screw
located at upper end of garnish molding.
2. On all styles, pull down on garnish molding to
disengage fasteners holding molding to body (Fig.
3) and remove molding.
3. To install, align fasteners on molding to holes in
windshield pillar and press molding in place.
Replace screw on styles with twin lift-off panels.
VIEW A
SECTION A-A
SECTION
B-B
1. WINDSHIELD UPPER SIDE GARNISH MOLDING
2. COMPARTMENT LIFT WINDOW GARNISH
MOLDING H92568-8H-F
Fig. 3 - Interior Garnish Moldings

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-3
EXTERlOR ROOF MOLDINGS AND
ATTACHMENTS
ROOF DRIP SCALP MOLDINGS
Removal and Installation (Fig. 5)
1. Remove screws holding roof drip molding to roof
and remove molding.
2. Remove rear scalp molding by removing screws.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure and seal
WINDSHIELD SlDE
UPPER GARNISH
MOLDING
Equipped Cars)
WINDSHIELD SIDE LOWER GARNISH
MOLDING
Removal and Installation
1. Remove attaching screws in dash shroud and
pinchweld flange.
2. Pull garnish molding downward to disengage it
SECTION A-A
from windshield side upper garnish molding.
3. To install, position windshield side lower garnish Fig. 5 - Roof Drip Molding
molding to pinchweld flange and telescope upper
end of molding into lower end
of side upper ROOF PANEL EMBLEMS garnish molding.
Roof panel emblems are the stick-on type. To
4. lower garnish flange to remove, apply heat using a hot air gun, making certain dash and lower flange to shroud.
gun is moved in a circular motion and held a minimum
5. Align holes
in molding to holes or slots in of 152 mm
(6") from molding.
pinchweld flange, dash and shroud; then, drive
To install, wash affected area with detergent and
self-tapping screws to secure.
water and wipe dry. Wipe panel and adhesive side of
emblem with oil-free naphtha or alcohol. Use Loctite
COMPARTMENT LIFT WINDOW OPENING 414 adhesive (part no. 1052621) or equivalent and
GARNISH MOLDING press emblem in place. Apply constant pressure to
emblem for 30 seconds. Bonding starts immediately.
The compartment lift window opening garnish Emblem cannot be repositioned after contact with the
molding is installed with screws into the roof inner
car. panel. TWIN LIFT-OFF PANEL
Removal and Installation The side roof mounted twin lift-off panels are
manually operated. The panel glass is curved to match
Remove attaching screws and pull downward On the contour of the roof and is made of tinted, tempered
molding (Fig. 3, item 2).
glass. The roof opening weatherstrips are of one-piece
2. To install, align holes in molding to slots in roof construction and are molded to the shape of the roof
panel and drive screws to secure. opening.

8N-4 WOOF - F STYLE
Removal and lnstallation
The twin lift-off glass panels can be removed and
stored in two storage bags located in the rear
compartment.
1. Remove
glass panel by moving inward on the
release handle.
2. Pivot entire glass upward slightly and pull
outward to disengage glass panel from under
center upper finishing molding.
3. Store glass panel(s) in storage bag(s).
4. To
install, place edge of glass panel on top of
weatherstrip lip, lift slightly and carefully insert
glass under center upper finishing molding.
Lower and latch in place.
1. CENTER FINISHING PANEL
2. WINDSHIELD PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
MOLDING
3. WINDSHIELD PILLAR LIFT-OFF PANEL
WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
4. BODY LOCK PILLAR TRIM PANEL
6. BODY LOCK PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP
RETAINER
6. LIFT-OFF PANEL OPENING
WEATHERSTRIP HS~Z~~-~H-F
Fig. 6 - Lift-off Panel Sealing
Glass Panel Assembly Installation
If a new glass panel is being installed, transfer
lift-off trim panel cover, handle and attaching screw,
glass panel weatherstrip and weatherstrip retainer,
auxiliary sealing strip and latch assembly from original
glass panel to new glass panel as a bench operation.
Lift-off Glass Panel Adjustments
The glass panel is adjustable within the roof
opening. This adjustment can be made by loosening the
striker assembly attaching bolts that adjust up and
down travel of the glass panel assembly. In and out and
fore and aft adjustment can also be made by loosening
the support plate attaching nuts.
To obtain a flush fit of lift-off panel to roof,
proceed as follows:
1. Disengage lift-off panel from roof.
2. Remove windshield pillar upper garnish molding
(2, Fig. 6).
3. Remove body lock pillar upper trim panel (4).
4. Loosen retaining nuts securing front and rear
support plates (9 and
11, Fig. 7).
5. Adjust front and rear striker assemblies (10 and
11) fore and aft as required.
6. Retighten nuts to 6 to 8 N.m (4.5 to 6 ft-lb).
7. Loosen retaining screws securing front and rear
striker assemblies.
8. Adjust strikers up and down as required.
9. Retighten screws to 5 to
7 N-m (4 to 5 ft-lb).
10. Install
glass assembly and check for proper fit.
LIFT-OFF PANEL WEATHEWSTRIP
Removal (5, Fig. 7)
To remove the lift-off panel weatherstrip, proceed
as follows:
1. Disengage and remove lift-off panel and place
upside down on a protected surface.
2. Remove handle and lift-off panel cover.
3. Remove screws holding tabs at each end of lift-off
panel weatherstrip.
NOTICE: The following operation must be
performed carefully to prevent damaging the
lift-off panel weatherstrip.
4. Begin
to remove weatherstrip from weatherstrip
retainer by carefully pulling on weatherstrip
while breaking sealer bond between weatherstrip
and retainer with a flat-bladed tool (such as tool
J-21104 or equivalent). A suitable release agent
(Kent Special Release Agent or equivalent) or
heat gun will aid in breaking the weatherstrip
adhesive bond. Remove plastic tabs on
weatherstrip through retainer slots.
Installation
1. Scrape
excess sealer from weatherstrip retainer.
2. Apply
a bead of black weatherstrip adhesive to
weatherstrip retainer.
3. Insert weatherstrip plastic tabs into slots of
weatherstrip retainer. Using a flat-bladed tool,
close retainer lip around weatherstrip. Install
attaching screw loosely.
4. Reinstall
lift-off panel handle and engage lift-off
panel to roof.
5. Align miter joints of weatherstrip at front and
rear and tighten screws through holes in
weatherstrip tab.

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-5
SECTION C-C
SCREWS
(4)
5 4 (SPECIAL)
SECTION
D-D
SECTION E-E
1. LIFT-OFF GLASS PANEL 8. LOCKING HANDLE
2. SEALING STRIP TAPE 9. REAR SUPPORT PLATE
3. PANEL SEALING STRIP 10. REAR STRIKER AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
4. WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER 11. FRONT SUPPORT PLATE
6. LIFT-OFF PANEL WEATHERSTRIP 12. FRONT STRIKER AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
8. LATCH ASSEMBLY 13. CENTER FINISHING PANEL
7. TRIM COVER 14. ANTI-RATTLE BUMPER
Fig. 7 - Lift-off Panel Assembly

8H-6 ROOF - F STYLE
6. Remove handle and reinstall cover and handle to
lift-off panel.
LIFTOFF PANEL WEAT HERSTRIP RETAINER
Removal and lnstallation (4, Fig. 7)
1. Disengage and remove lift-off panel.
2. Place lift-off panel upside down on a clean
protected surface.
3. Remove handle and lift-off panel cover.
4. Remove lift-off panel weatherstrip.
5. Remove screws located along retainer and
carefully lift up retainer using a flat-bladed tool.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure.
LIFT-OFF PANEL SEALING STRIP
Removal and lnstallation (3, Fig. 7)
1. Disengage and remove lift-off panel.
2. Place lift-off panel upside down on a clean
protected surface.
3. Remove handle and lift-off panel cover.
4. Remove lift-off panel weatherstrip and
weatherstrip retainer.
5. Remove sealing strip by pulling upward.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure.
LIFT-OFF PANEL LOCKING LATCH ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation (6, Fig. 7)
1. Remove lift-off panel from body.
2. Remove handle.
3. Remove lift-off panel cover.
4. Remove weatherstrip and weatherstrip retainer.
5. Pull back sealing strip for access to latch
attaching screws.
6. Remove attaching screws from retaining plates
and remove latch assembly from lift-off panel.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure.
LIFT-OFF PANEL LOCK
Removal and lnstallation (Fig. 7)
1. Remove lift-off panel from body.
2. Remove handle.
3. Remove lift-off cover.
4. Drill out
rivets from shield over lock and remove
shield.
5. Remove clip securing rear of lock cylinder to
latch assembly.
6. Remove clip at rear of lock cylinder securing
locking pawl, separate pawl from lock and lift out
lock.
7. To install, reverse removal procedure.
LIFT-OFF PANEL OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Removal (Figs. 8 and 8)
The lift-off panel opening weatherstrip can be
removed as follows:
1. Remove lift-off panel.
2. Remove plastic fasteners located at each end of
lift-off panel opening weatherstrip using tool
J-2 1 104 or equivalent.
NOTICE: The following operation must be
performed carefully to prevent damage to the
weatherstrip.
Grasp weatherstrip and pull upward gently while
inserting a flat-bladed tool between weatherstrip
retainer and weatherstrip to break cement bond.
Disengage weatherstrip front and rear retaining
hooks that protrude from the weatherstrip and
install through the vertical wall of the
weatherstrip retainer. Using a suitable release
agent (Kent Special Release Agent or equivalent)
or heat gun will aid in breaking the weatherstrip
adhesive bond.
lnstallation
1. Scrape excess sealer from weatherstrip retainer.
2. Apply a continuous bead of black weatherstrip
adhesive to both sides of retainer channel and
T-bar grooves.
3. Using a flat-bladed tool, engage the weatherstrip
at the T-bar area and begin tucking in corners and
top edges of weatherstrip, working around to the
sides of the opening. Once the weatherstrip is
located, the lift-off panel should be placed on top
of the strip so that proper adjustments between
the lift-off panel weatherstrip and the lift-off
panel opening weatherstrip can be made, and also
to allow for correct alignment between the
retainer tab and the lift-off panel weatherstrip.
4. Install retainer tab attaching screw.
5. Insert lock pillar end of weatherstrip into retainer
(starting at lift-off panel opening and working
downward).
6. Insert windshield pillar end of weatherstrip into
retainer (outboard edge first).
7. Replace lift-off panel.
LIFT-OFF GLASS PANEL CHANNEL
Disassembly (Fig. 9)
1. Place
lift-off glass assembly on a clean, protected
surface.
2. Using a single edge razor blade, cut the urethane
material between the glass and glass channels as
shown in Figure
9.
3. Place glass assembly upside down and with a
razor blade cut the channels next to the channel
lip as shown in Section A-A.
4. Grasp edge or end of channel and pull upward
and/or outward to disengage channel from glass.
Use of the razor blade may be needed to free
channel sections from glass.
5. Remove excess urethane from glass with razor
blade and clean glass surfaces with a glass
cleaner.

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-7
SECTION A-A VIEW A
Fig. 8 - Lift-off Panel Opening Weatherstrip Installation
Reassembly (Fig. 9)
1. Apply clear Silane Glass Primer (Essex #435.18)
or equivalent to edges of glass and interior sides
of channels.
2. Position new channels on glass and remove any
excess material in the area of the glass and metal
frame.
3. Remove channels and apply a small bead of
urethane material into the interior of the
channels.
4. Install long center channel over edge of glass
(Section A-A) and press firmly into position.
5. Install side channels by first placing end of each
channel against the end of the center channel,
then over edge of glass making certain channel is
under the metal frame before pressing channel
firmly in position.
6. Place cloth-backed tape over channels to hold
channels firmly in place. To reduce the urethane
curing time, water can be applied to the channel
installation.
7. Allow sufficient time for urethane to cure, trim
off excess urethane and install lift-off panel
assembly.
CENTER UPPER FINISHING MOLDING
Removal and Installation (Figs. 7 and 10)
The center upper finishing molding can be
removed as follows.
1. Remove lift-off glass panels.
1 VlEWB SECTION A-A
1. SINGLE EDGE RAZOR BLADE
2. SIDE CHANNEL
3. CENTER CHANNEL
4. CHANNEL LIP
5. LIFT-OFF GLASS PANEL CHANNEL
6. URETHANE
7. CHANNEL
8. URETHANE
9. GLASS TOP SURFACE
10. GLASS BOTTOM SURFACE
Fig. 9 - Lift-off Glass Panel Channel
2. Remove both lift-off panel weatherstrips as
previously described.
3. Remove center upper finishing molding assembly
attaching screws and remove finishing molding.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Be sure to seal around complete perimeter of
center upper finishing molding to eliminate possible
waterleaks.
CONVERTIBLE TOP - OPERATION
TO LOWER TOP
NOTICE: The vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with trunk lid closed before lowering the
top.
1. Set the parking brake and shift automatic
transmission to
"PARK" (Manual Transmission
the
"REVERSE" ).
2. Turn the ignition to "RUNN position.
3. Lower the side windows.
4. Unlock the rear seatback, and fold down.

8H.8 ROOF - F STYLE
THREE PIECE CENTER
UPPER POLYCARBONATE FINISHING MOLDING GLASS (1 BAR)
CHANNEL 1
VERTICAL WALL
SECTION A-A
MOLDING ASSEMBLY
A ATTACHING SCREWS
Fig. 10 - Center Upper Finishing Molding (T-bar)
5. Push the release lever located on the side of the
tonneau panel to release the rear bow.
6. Raise the rear bow to its vertical position.
7. Press the tonneau panel release switch to release
tonneau panel.
8. Raise the tonneau panel to its vertical position.
9. Lower the rear bow to its original position.
NOTICE: Before lowering the top, make sure
there are no items in the top storage area.
10. Rotate
each top latching handle outboard to
release the top from the windshield header.
11. Grasp
the front edge of the top header bow; lift
upward and rearward.
N OTI C E: Avoid jamming the convertible top
bows against one another which could result in
damage to the bows or top cover.
12. Push the
No. 2 bow rearward and slowly bring
the top rearward until it is all the way down.
13. Lower
and latch the tonneau panel. Make sure
the tonneau panel is latched securely by gently
lifting up on both forward ends of the tonneau
panel.
NOTICE: Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the tonneau panel when the top is down. Damage
to the tonneau panel may result.
14. Return the rear seatback to the upright position.
Make sure it is locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
TO RAISE TOP
NOTICE: The vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with trunk lid closed.
1. Set the parking brake and shift automatic
transmission to
"PARK" (Manual Transmission
to
"REVERSE").
2. Turn the ignition to "RUN" position.
Lower the side windows.
Unlock the rear seatback, and fold it down.
Press the tonneau panel release switch to release
tonneau panel.
Raise the tonneau panel to its vertical position.
Grasp the top header bow, lift and slowly raise
the top.
Continue to raise the top until it is against the
windshield header.
Press downward with the palm of your hand until
the guide pins drop into the windshield header.
While holding the top in place, rotate each
latching handle forward, securing the top the
windshield header.
Raise the rear bow to its vertical position.
Lower the latch the tonneau panel. Make sure the
tonneau panel is latched securely by gently lifting
up on both forward ends of the tonneau panel.
Lower the rear bow and align the pin on the rear
bow into the hole in the tonneau panel.
Pull the release lever located on the side of the
tonneau panel to secure the rear bow.
Return the rear
seatback(s) to the upright
position. Make sure it is locked by pushing
forward and rearward on the top of the
seatback(s).
NOTICE: Do not sit or place excessive weight on
the top when the top is in its up position. Damage
to the top may result.
HEADER INNER GARNISH
Fig. 11
Remove or Disconnect
1. Sunshades
2. Screw (3)
3. Header inner garnish (2)
Install or Connect
1. Header inner garnish
2. Screw (3)
3. Sunshades
(4)

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-9
"A" PILLAR INNER GARNISH
Fig. 1 Y
Remove or Disconnect
1. Screw (1)
2. "A" pillar inner garnish
Install or Connect
1. "A" pillar inner garnish
2. Screw
(1)
HEADER "A" PILLAR SEAL
Figs. 1 1 and 12
Remove or Disconnect
1.
Sunshades (4, Fig. 1 1)
2. Header inner garnish
3. Screws (1, Fig. 12)
4. Header "A" pillar seal (2). Grasp seal and pull
upward gently while inserting a flat-bladed tool
between seal retainer and seal to break cement
bond. Using a suitable release agent or heat gun
will aid in breaking the cement bond.
Install or Connect
MAIN PILLAR SEAL AND RETAINER
Fig. 13
Remove or Disconnect
1. Main
pillar seal using a suitable release agent or
heat gun, grasp seal and gently pull while
inserting a flat-bladed tool between seal and seal
retainer to break cement bond.
2. Screws (5) 3. Main pillar seal retainer
Install or Connect
1. Scrape excess sealer from seal retainer
2. Main pillar seal retainer
3. Screws (5)
4. Apply continuous bead of 3M Super
Weatherstrip Adhesive, part number 08008 or
equivalent, to the retainer channel.
5. Main pillar seal using a flat-bladed tool, engage
seal into retainer
NO. 5 BOW SEAL
Fig. 13
Remove or Disconnect
1. Scrape excess sealer from seal retainer. 1.
Main pillar seal and retainer (see procedure).
2. Apply continuous bead of 3M
Super
2. Screws(8) Weatherstrip Adhesive, part number 08008 or
equivalent,to the retainer channel. 3.
No.
5 bow seal using a suitable release agent or
3. Header "A" pillar seal (2, Fig. 12) using a heat
gun, grasp seal and gently pull while
flat-bladed tool, engage seal into retainer. inserting
a flat-bladed tool between seal and seal
retainer to break cement bond.
4. Screws (1)
5. Header inner garnish (2, Fig. 11) Install or Connect
6. Sunshades 1. Scrape excess sealer from seal retainer.
SIDE RAIL SEAL AND RETAINER
Fig. 13
2. Apply continuous bead of 3M Super
Weatherstrip Adhesive, part number 08008 or
equivalent, to the retainer channel.
3. No. 5 bow seal using a flat-bladed
tocul, engage a Remove or Disconnect seal into retainer.
1. Side rail seal using a suitable release agent or heat 4. Screws (8)
gun grasp seal and gently pull while inserting a 5, Main
pillar seal and retainer (see procedure).
flat-bladed tool between seal and seal retainer to
break cement bond.
NO. 1 BOW GARNISH MOLDING
2. No. 1 bow garnish molding (see procedure).
3. Screws (2) Fig. 14
4. Side rail seal retainer Remove or Disconnect
Install or Connect
1.
Release and raise No. 5 bow to its full vertical
1. Scrape excess sealer from seal retainer. position.
2. Side rail seal retainer. 2. Release and raise tonneau panel to its full vertical
position.
3. Screws
4. Apply cont~nuous bead of 3M Super 3. Lower the No. 5 bow to its original position.
Weatherstrip Adhesive, part number 08008 or 4. Unlatch the top from the windsl~ield header and
equivalent, to the retainer channel. lower
the top halfway.
5. Side rail seal using a flat-bladed tool, engage seal 5. Screws (1)
into retainer.
6. No. 1 bow garnish by pulling garnlsl~ down over
6. No. 1 bow garnish molding (see procedure). latch handles.

8H-10 ROOF - F STYLE
VIEW B

ROOF - F STYLE 8H-11
1. SCREW
2. HEADER "Ar' PILLAR SEAL
Fig. 12 "A" Pillar Sealer
gently pull while inserting a flat-bladed tool
between seal and seal retainer to break
cement bond.
14. Screws (5)
15. Main pillar seal retainer
16. Detach top cover quarter flaps from rear
rails (5, Fig. 15).
17. Pull side retention cables from top cover
side listing pockets.
18. Raise the top to the windshield header.
Then raise the No. 5 bow to its full vertical
position.
19. Screws (8, Fig. 13)
20. No. 5 bow seal using a suitable release
agent grasp seal and gently pull while
inserting a flat-bladed tool between seal and
seal retainer to break cement bond.
21. Detach top cover form No. 5 bow.
Install or Connect
lnstall or connect 1. Position top cover to framework.
1. No.
1 bow garnish by sliding garnish over latch
2. Insert No. 2 and No. 3 bow top cover retainers
handles into
top cover listing pockets.
2. Screws (1) 3. Insert side retention cables into top cover side
3. Latch
top to windshield header listing pockets.
A length of welding rod can be
used to pull cable through side listing pocket.
4. Raise
NO. 5 bow to full vertical position.
4. Raise top slightly off windshield header and
5. Lower
and latch tonneau panel
attach side retention cables to No. 1 bow with
6. Lower
and latch No. 5 bow to tonneau panel
screw.
TOP COVER ASSEMBLY
Figs. 13 through 16 6. 5.
Align
No. 2 and No. 3 bow top cover retainers to
No. 2 and No. 3 bows and secure with screws.
Remove or Disconnect 7.
1. Release
and raise the No. 5 bow to its full vertical
position.
2. Release and raise the tonneau panel to its full 8,
vertical position.
Lower the No. 5 bow to its original position. 9.
4. Unlatch the top
from the windshield header and
lower the top halfway.
10.
Screws (1, Fig. 14)
No. 1 bow garnish by pulling garnish down over
latch handles.
Screws (2, Fig. 13)
Side rail seal and retainer assemblies
Detach top cover and flaps from No. 1 bow.
Important
To aid in loosening top cover, heat can be
applied with a hot air gun held about 25 mm
(1 ") from top cover and rotated in a circular
motion to avoid overheating.
10. Screws securing side retention cables
1 1. Screws (3)
12. No. 2 and No. 3 bow top cover retainers
form listing pockets.
13. Main pillar seal using a suitable release
agent (Kent Special Release Agent or
equivalent or heat gun), grasp seal and Latch
top to windshield and align top cover
quarter flaps to rear rails.
Apply adhesive such as Hughes HC-4183, 3M
8046 or equivalent to cementing area or rear rails
and to corresponding surface of top cover quarter
flaps.
Position and secure top cover quarter flaps to rear
rails.
Raise No. 5 bow slightly and position top cover
to No. 5 bow.
Aling top cover center notch with No. 5 bow
--. latch pin.
Apply adhesive such as Hughes HC-4183, 3M
8046 or equivalent to cementing area of No. 5
bow and to corresponding surface of top cover.
Attach top cover to No. 5 bow, starting at center
working toward each outboard end.
Trim off all excess top material along No. 5 bow
- seal channel.
14. Apply continuous bead of 3M Super
Weatherstrip Adhesive, Part Number 08008 or
equivalent to the channel of the No. 5 bow.
15. No. 5 bow seal using flat-bladed tool, engage seal
into seal channel.
16. Screws (8)
17. Latch No. 5 bow to tonneau panel.
18. Pull top cover straight forward to seams over No.
1 bow to desired fullness.
19. While maintaining tension on top cover over top
No. 1 bow make pencil mark on cover outer
surface along forward edge of No. 1 bow.