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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Stowage Compartment Closeout Panel Hinge Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1294374 Size: SH
  1. Place the folding top in the down position.
  2. Remove the storage compartment closeout panel. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1228699 Size: SH
  3. Using an open-end wrench, remove the drive rods from the hinge.

    4. Object Number: 1237550 Size: SH
  4. Use a grease pencil to mark the location of the bolts (2) on the hinge and the bumpers (3) to the hinge.
  5. Measure the distance from the hinge to the edge of the bumpers.
  6. Loosen the hinge bumper jam nuts and remove the bumpers.
  7. Remove the hinge bolts (2).
  8. Remove the hinge from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1237550 Size: SH
  1. Position the closeout panel hinge to the vehicle.
  2. Loosely install the hinge bolts (2). Do NOT tighten.
  3. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

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

  4. Align the bolts to the alignment marks on the hinge and tighten to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
  5. Loosely install the hinge bumpers (3). Do NOT tighten the bumper nuts.
  6. Adjust the bumpers to the same distance from the hinge that you recorded earlier. Tighten the bumper jam nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).
  7. Install the drive rods to the hinge.
  8. Install the storage compartment closeout panel. Refer to Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement.