SECTION 13-M 1957 BUICK HEADLINING AND SEATS (SERIES 50-70) 13-36 1957 BUICK HEADLINING (SERIES 50-70) The 1957 Buick headlining in Series 50-70 bodies is serviced the same as the headlining in Series 40-60 bodies. For removal and installation procedures, see paragraph 13-12 for all series bodies. 13-37 1957 BUICK SEATS (SERIES 50-70) 1957 Buick [...]
SECTION 13-I 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 40-60) 13-26 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1957 BUICK EXTERIOR MOLDINGS (SERIES 40-60) The 1957 Buick exterior moldings are secured to the body by any one or a combination of clips, screws, bolt and clip assemblies, and joint plates. Before removing any molding which has to be pried from [...]
SECTION 13-E 1957 BUICK REAR END (SERIES 40-60) 13-14 1957 BUICK BACK WINDOW (SERIES 40-60) The 1957 Buick back window area is entirely new in design consisting of a center and two side glass assemblies. Each assembly includes a glass and a one-piece rubber channel, and is installed from inside the body into a separate [...]
SECTION 13-D 1957 BUICK HEADLINING AND SEATS 13-12 1957 BUICK HEADLINING (ALL SERIES) On the 1957 Buick "40" and "60" Series bodies the headlining is formed to the roof panel contour by concealed listing wires or by a combination of concealed listing wires and exposed roof bows. The 1957 Buick headlining is secured at the [...]
SECTION 13-C 1957 BUICK REAR QUARTER (SERIES 40-60) 13-10 1957 BUICK REAR QUARTER TRIM (SERIES 40-60) Removal and Installation of 1957 Buick Rear Quarter Belt Finishing Molding (Models 46R-48-66R) Remove 1957 Buick rear seat cushion and seat back. Remove belt finishing molding attaching screws and remove molding. To install, reverse removal procedure. Removal and Installation [...]
SECTION 13-L 1957 BUICK REAR QUARTER (SERIES 50-70) 13-34 1957 BUICK REAR QUARTER TRIM (SERIES 50-70) Removal and Installation of 1957 Buick Rear Quarter Belt Finishing Molding (Convertibles) Lower folding top. Remove molding attaching screws and remove molding. To install, reverse removal procedure. Removal and Installation of 1957 Buick Rear Quarter Belt Finishing Molding (Models [...]
SECTION 13-K 1957 BUICK DOORS AND CENTER PILLAR (SERIES 50-70) 13-30 1957 BUICK FRONT AND REAR DOORS (SERIES 50-70) Many changes have been incorporated in the design of the front and rear doors which require new service methods. All 1957 Buick doors are equipped with a waterproof door inner panel water deflector which is sealed [...]
SECTION 13-B 1957 BUICK DOORS AND CENTER PILLAR (SERIES 40-60) 13-6 1957 BUICK FRONT AND REAR DOORS (SERIES 40-60) Several new changes have been incorporated in the design of the front and rear door hardware parts. Some of these parts, such as window frames on the 41 and 48 bodies and the 1957 Buick door [...]
SECTION 13-F 1957 BUICK CONVERTIBLE TOP (ALL SERIES) 13-16 INTRODUCTION (ALL SERIES CONVERTIBLES) The following new features have been incorporated into the 1957 Buick convertible folding tops: Two locking handles are used to secure the front roof rail to the windshield header. "Floating" trim sticks designed to pivot with the movement of the top as [...]
SECTION 13-G 1957 BUICK ELECTRICAL (ALL SERIES) 13-22 1957 BUICK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES (ALL SERIES) The 1957 Buick electrical circuit is very similar to the circuit used in 1956 bodies. The current for all of the 1957 Buick electrical circuits is provided by a twelve volt battery. The power windows and electric horizontal [...]