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Up/Down and Cross Car Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 1111822  Size: SH
  1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .
  2. Dimension (A) is 400 mm (15.75 in) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel.

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

  4. Object Number: 1247297  Size: SH
  5. Slightly loosen the locating pin receiver bolts (1) so that the receiver can be moved.
  6. Stand on the opposite side of the vehicle from where the locating pin receiver was replaced and manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .

  7. Object Number: 1111822  Size: SH
  8. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .
  9. Dimension (A) is 400 mm (15.75 in) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel.

  10. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  11. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  12. Tighten the locating pin receiver bolts. Do NOT move the position of the receiver.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  14. Remove the protective covering.
  15. Operate the folding top under power through one complete cycle in each direction.
  16. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
  17. Verify that the folding top panel is properly aligned. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .
  18. Repeat the adjustment procedure, as necessary.

Fore/Aft Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 1111822  Size: SH
  1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .
  2. Dimension (A) is 400 mm (15.75 in) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel.

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

  4. Object Number: 1247297  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the locating pin receiver bolts (1).
  6. Add or remove shims (3) as necessary to obtain the necessary alignment.
  7. Slightly tighten the locating pin receiver bolts (1) so that the receiver can still be moved.
  8. Manually close the folding top from the opposite side of the vehicle from the locating pin receiver being replaced. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .

  9. Object Number: 1111822  Size: SH
  10. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation .
  11. Dimension (A) is 400 mm (15.75 in) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel.

  12. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  13. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  14. Tighten the locating pin receiver bolts. Do NOT move the position of the receiver.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  16. Remove the protective covering.
  17. Operate the folding top under power through one complete cycle in each direction.
  18. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
  19. Verify that the folding top panel is properly aligned. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .
  20. Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.