Removal Procedure
- Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation .
The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 430 mm
(17 in).
- Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
- Remove the rear window garnish molding. Refer to
Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement.
- With the aid of an assistant, support the folding top front roof panel to prevent the panel from swinging down when you remove the bolts.
- Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the folding top panel bolts (1) to the upper pivot link bracket (2).
- Remove the bolts (1) from the folding top panel.
- Note the number and the location of any shims.
- Remove the bolt (1) from the upper pivot link bracket (2).
- Remove the upper pivot link bracket from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
- Position the upper pivot link bracket (2) to the vehicle and install the bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
- Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
- Install the bolts (1) to the folding top panel. Do NOT tighten.
- Install the shims in the original locations.
- Align the folding top panel bolts (1) to the grease marks on the upper pivot link bracket (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Manually close the folding top. Refer to
Folding Top Manual Operation .
- Verify that the folding top panel is aligned properly. Refer to
Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .
- Adjust the folding top panel, if necessary. Refer to
Folding Top Rear Panel Adjustment .
- Remove the protective covering.
- Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
- Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to
Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
- Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to
Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement.
- Install the rear window garnish molding . Refer to
Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.