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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 of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
  3. Remove the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1130554 Size: SH
  4. Remove the C-clip (4) from the latch actuator shaft.
  5. Remove the spring clip (3) from the hydraulic cylinder mounting pin.
  6. Remove the retainer cover (2). Pull the retainer cover down off the mounting pin and slide forward.
  7. Remove the hydraulic cylinder and the actuator arm from the latch (1).

    8. Note: When removing the tie wraps, ensure that the hydraulic lines and the electrical wires are protected.

  8. Cut the tie wraps holding the hydraulic cylinder lines and the electrical wires to the upper roof panel.

    9. Object Number: 1222525 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the position sensor switches.

    10. Object Number: 1222511 Size: SH
  10. Remove the rear latch hook snap-ring (1) from the hinge.

    11. Object Number: 1222518 Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear latch hook and cable (2) from the hinge (1).

    12. Object Number: 1225887 Size: SH
  12. Remove the folding top latch bolts (1).
  13. Remove the folding top latch (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1225887 Size: SH
  1. Position the folding top latch (2) to the vehicle as rearward as possible.
  2. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts (1) to the folding top latch and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    4. Object Number: 1222518 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear latch hook and cable (2) to the hinge (1).

    5. Object Number: 1222511 Size: SH
  5. Install the rear latch hook snap-ring (1) to the hinge.

    6. Object Number: 1222521 Size: SH
  6. Connect the electrical connectors to the position sensor switches.

    7. Object Number: 1130554 Size: SH
  7. Install the hydraulic cylinder and the actuator arm to the latch (1).
  8. Install the hydraulic cylinder retainer cover (2).
  9. Install the spring-clip (3) to the hydraulic cylinder retainer cover.
  10. Install the C-clip (4) to the latch actuator shaft.
  11. Secure the hydraulic cylinder lines to the folding top panel with new tie wraps.
  12. Remove the protective covering.
  13. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation.
  14. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
  15. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.
  16. Install the headliner. Refer to Folding Top Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.