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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1294374  Size: SH
  1. Place the folding top in the down position.
  2. Remove the storage compartment closeout panel. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1228699  Size: SH
  4. Using an open-end wrench, remove the drive rods from the hinge.

  5. Object Number: 1237550  Size: SH
  6. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the bolts (2) on the hinge and the bumpers (3) to the hinge.
  7. Measure the distance from the hinge to the edge of the bumpers.
  8. Loosen the hinge bumper jam nuts and remove the bumpers.
  9. Remove the hinge bolts (2).
  10. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1237550  Size: SH
  1. Position the closeout panel hinge to the vehicle.
  2. Loosely install the hinge bolts (2). Do NOT tighten.
  3. Apply LOCTITEâ„¢ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Align the bolts to the alignment marks on the hinge.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  7. Loosely install the hinge bumpers (3). Do NOT tighten the bumper nuts.
  8. Adjust the bumpers to the same distance from the hinge that you recorded earlier.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bumper jam nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  10. Install the drive rods to the hinge.
  11. Install the storage compartment closeout panel. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement .