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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Rear Panel Pivot Link Upper Bracket 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. Remove the rear window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.
  4. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 1247301 Size: SH
  5. 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.
  6. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the folding top panel bolts (1) to the upper pivot link bracket (2).
  7. Remove the bolts (1) from the folding top panel.
  8. Note the number and the location of any shims.

    9. Object Number: 1228706 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolt (1) from the upper pivot link bracket (2).
  10. Remove the upper pivot link bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1228706 Size: SH
  1. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  2. Position the upper pivot link bracket (2) to the vehicle and install the bolt (1) and tighten to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

    3. Object Number: 1247301 Size: SH
  3. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
  4. Install the bolts (1) to the folding top panel. Do NOT tighten.
  5. Install the shims in the original locations.
  6. Align the folding top panel bolts (1) to the grease marks on the upper pivot link bracket (2) and tighten to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
  7. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation.
  8. Verify that the folding top panel is aligned properly. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications.
  9. Adjust the folding top panel, if necessary. Refer to Folding Top Rear Panel Adjustment.
  10. Remove the protective covering.
  11. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
  12. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.
  13. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement.
  14. Install the rear window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement.