GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Interior Trim and Paneling 🢒 Roof Bar Tube Trim Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1298481 Size: SH
  1. Power operate the folding top system to the fully down and stored position.
  2. Position the roof bar tube trim up by grasping the outer trim material and moving up while twisting the trim back and forth.
  3. Remove the retaining bolt foam plugs from the roof bar tube.
  4. Remove the retaining bolts from the tube assembly.
  5. Remove the roof bar tube. Lift up to disengage the tube from the tube receiver.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1298481 Size: SH
  1. Install the roof bar tube assembly to the tube receiver.

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

  2. Install the roof bar tube retaining bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  3. Install the retaining bolt foam plugs.
  4. Install the roof bar tube trim by grasping the trim and twisting the trim back and forth with a downward motion.
  5. Using a flat-bladed plastic tool, carefully tuck the remaining trim down between the roof bar tube and the rear window panel trim.
  6. Power operate the folding top system to the fully up and latched position.