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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Panel Strut Actuator Replacement

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 430 mm (17 in).

  2. Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
  3. With the aid of an assistant, support the folding top to prevent the top from moving when you remove the strut actuator.

    4. Object Number: 1247445 Size: SH
  4. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift the retainer clip (1) on the lower pivot link bracket side of the strut actuator.
  5. Remove the strut actuator from the ball joint (2) on the lower pivot link bracket.
  6. Use a small flat-bladed tool to lift up on the retainer clip (3) on the folding top support bracket side of the strut actuator.
  7. Remove the strut actuator from the ball joint (4) on the support bracket.
  8. Remove the strut actuator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1247445 Size: SH

    Caution: 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.

  1. Install the strut actuator (3) to the ball joint (4) on the folding top support bracket.
  2. Install the strut actuator (1) to the ball joint (2) on the lower pivot link bracket.
  3. Remove the protective covering.
  4. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation.
  5. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.