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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1111822 Size: SH
  1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .

    2. The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 400 mm (15.75 in).

  2. Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.

    3. Object Number: 1235014 Size: SH
  3. Remove the trim cover (1).
  4. Release the electrical connector (2) from the trim cover (1).
  5. Disconnect the potentiometer electrical connector (3).

    6. Object Number: 1237035 Size: SH
  6. Remove the potentiometer screw (1).
  7. Remove the potentiometer (2) from the link (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1235019 Size: SH
  1. The potentiometer service kit contains one potentiometer (2) and 3 electrical connector retainer clips (1). Find and install the retainer clip that matches the clip on the potentiometer that you are replacing.

    2. Object Number: 1237037 Size: SH
  2. Position the potentiometer (3) to the link (1). Align the D-shaped rotor into the D-shaped hole (2) in the link.
  3. Rotate the potentiometer until the screw hole in the potentiometer is aligned with the screw hole in the link (4).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1237035 Size: SH
  4. Install the potentiometer screw (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 1235014 Size: SH
  5. Connect the potentiometer electrical connector (3).
  6. Clip the electrical connector (2) to the trim cover (1) in the original location.
  7. Install the trim cover (1).
  8. Remove the protective covering.
  9. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .
  10. Calibrate the folding top. Refer to Power Folding Top Learn .
  11. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .