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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 458135 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the folding top stowage lid.
  2. Remove the lid release switch (1) from the lid.

    3. Pry the switch loose with a flat bladed screwdriver.

  3. Remove the harness (2) from the switch.
  4. Remove the harness from the lid.

    5. Object Number: 214568 Size: SH
  5. Mark the location of the hinges on the lid to aid in installation.
  6. Place a protective cover between the stowage lid and the rear compartment lid, and over the top of the quarter panels.
  7. Remove the bolts attaching the hinges to the lid.
  8. Remove the lid.
  9. Transfer parts, if replacing with a new lid, as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 444626 Size: SH
  1. Install the anti rattle insulators to a new lid as shown.
    2. • Install a 6 mm thick X 31 mm square (0.25 inch thick X 1.25 square) insulator to the inside of the flange at the center line of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the extension panel.
    • Install a 12 mm thick X 44 mm square (0.5 inch thick X 1.75 square) insulator to the right and left underside of the lid 38 mm (1.5 inches) in from the raised area of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the roof rail.
    • Install a 12 mm thick X 31 mm square (0.5 inch thick) X (1.25 square) insulator to the right and left undersides of the flange 127 mm (5 inches) in from the edge of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the roof rail.

    Object Number: 214568 Size: SH
  2. Position the lid to the hinges.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bolts attaching the hinges to the lid.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the stowage lid hinge to lid bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 458135 Size: SH
  4. Route the switch release harness through the lid and out through the switch opening boss, (drivers side).
  5. Install the harness (2) to the lid release switch (1).
  6. Install the switch to the lid.
  7. Align the harness to the slot in the lid boss and push in firmly on the switch to secure.
  8. Install the harness to the lid.
  9. Remove the support and the protective cover.
  10. Check the operation of the lid and adjust the rear center bumper to flush the stowage lid to the rear compartment lid.