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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Front Latch Position Sensor Switch 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 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 retainer cover (2).
  6. Remove the retainer cover. Pull the retainer cover down off of 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 switch.

    10. Object Number: 1225887 Size: SH
  10. Remove the folding top latch bolts (1).
  11. Lower the folding top latch (2).

    12. Object Number: 1225933 Size: SH
  12. Remove the retainer clip (1) from the position sensor switch.

    13. Object Number: 1225944 Size: SH
  13. Remove the position sensor switch (1) from the latch (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1225944 Size: SH
  1. Install the position sensor switch (1) to the latch (2).

    2. Object Number: 1225933 Size: SH
  2. Install the retainer clip (1) to the position sensor switch.

    3. Object Number: 1225887 Size: SH
  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. Position the folding top latch (2) to the vehicle as rearward as possible. Install the bolts (1) to the folding top latch and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

    5. Object Number: 1222521 Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connectors to the position sensor switch.

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