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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1294372  Size: SH
  1. Place the folding top in the up position.
  2. Open the rear compartment.

  3. Object Number: 1274144  Size: SH
  4. Lower the rear compartment partition (1).
  5. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.
  6. Remove the side compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side or Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side in Body Rear End.

  7. Object Number: 1251426  Size: SH
  8. Slightly pull down on the rear compartment lid and remove the travel limit screw (1) from the link.
  9. Support the rear compartment lid.

  10. Object Number: 1251427  Size: SH

    Notice: Apply pressure only at the end of the strut actuator that you are removing or attaching. DO NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will result.

  11. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift up on the retainer clip on the link side of the strut actuator.
  12. While pushing up on the rear compartment lid, remove the strut actuator (2) from the ball joint (1) on the link.

  13. Object Number: 1318743  Size: SH
  14. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift up the retainer clip on the folding top support bracket side of the strut actuator.
  15. Remove the strut actuator (1) from the ball joint (2) on the folding top support bracket.
  16. Remove the strut actuator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1318743  Size: SH
  1. Install the strut actuator (1) to the ball joint (2) on the folding top support bracket.

  2. Object Number: 1251427  Size: SH
  3. Slightly pull down on the rear compartment lid and install the strut actuator (2) to the ball joint (1) on the link.
  4. Remove the support from the rear compartment lid.

  5. Object Number: 1251426  Size: SH
  6. Apply LOCTITEâ„¢ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. While pushing up on the rear compartment lid, install the travel limit screw (1) to the link.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  10. Install the side compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side or Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side in Body Rear End.
  11. Remove the protective covering.

  12. Object Number: 1274144  Size: SH
  13. Raise the rear compartment partition (1)
  14. Close the rear compartment.