Important: Before performing any panel adjustment procedures,
refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
Important: Before making adjustments to the up/down
position of the rear compartment lid, determine which panel needs the adjustment and
for what reason.
• | When the rear compartment lid is closed and latched, if the front of the
lid is too high or too low relative to the quarter panel and to the rear storage compartment
panel, adjust the position of the lid by adjusting the rubber bumpers (2) at
the front edge of the lid wings. Refer to the Rear Compartment Lid Wing Adjustment
Procedure. |
• | When the rear compartment lid is closed and latched, if the lid is too
high or too low relative to the quarter panel and to the rear storage compartment
panel, adjust the position of the lid by adjusting the rubber bumpers (1) at
the rear edges of the rear compartment. Refer to the Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Procedure. |
• | When the vehicle is being driven, if the rear compartment lid rattles,
inspect the cross car bumpers. Refer to the Cross Car Adjustment Procedure. |
Fore/Aft Adjustment Procedure
- Place the folding top in the down
position.
Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle
and the adjacent body panels.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Loosen
the nuts (3) from the rear compartment lid (1).
- Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489)
or equivalent to the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the lid as necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Close the lid.
- Verify that the lid is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation
.
Cross Car Adjustment Procedure - First Design
The cross car position of the rear compartment is determined by the 2 cross
car bumpers (1), one on each side of the rear compartment lid. Each bumper
contacts a non-adjustable bracket (2), that is mounted to the longitudinal
frame support of the folding top. Both of the bumpers must contact these brackets
when the rear compartment lid is closed.
- Place the folding top in the down
position.
- Measure the gaps on both sides of the rear compartment lid. Determine
the direction and amount of adjustment required. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
- Loosen
the cross car bumper nuts (1) on the rear compartment lid.
- Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489)
or equivalent to the bolts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the bumpers as necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Close the rear compartment.
- Verify that the lid is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation
.
Cross Car Adjustment Procedure - Second Design
The cross car position of the rear compartment is determined by the 2 cross
car bumpers (1), one on each side of the rear compartment lid. Each bumper
contacts a non-adjustable bracket (2), that is mounted to the longitudinal
frame support of the folding top. Both of the bumpers must contact these brackets
when the rear compartment lid is closed.
- Place the folding top in the down
position.
- Measure the gaps on both sides of the rear compartment lid. Determine
the direction and amount of adjustment required. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
- Loosen
the cross car bumper jamb nuts.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the bumpers (1) as necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the jamb nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Close the rear compartment.
- Verify that the lid is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation
.
Rear Compartment Lid Wing Adjustment Procedure - Up/Down
- Place the folding top in the down
position.
- Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent
body panels.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Loosen
the jam nuts from the rubber bumper (2) on the quarter panel.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the rubber bumpers (2) up or down to obtain the necessary adjustment.
Tighten
Tighten the jam nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Close the rear compartment.
- Verify that the lid is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation
.
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment Procedure - Up/Down
- Place the folding top in the down
position.
Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle
and the adjacent body panels.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Loosen
the jam nuts from the rear compartment lid bumper (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Adjust the rubber bumpers (1) up or down to obtain the necessary adjustment.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).
- Close the rear compartment.
- Verify that the lid is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications
.
- Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
- Remove the protective covering.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation
.