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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Rear Panel Upper Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1111822 Size: SH
  1. Open the folding top as shown in the illustration.

    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 and the adjacent body panels.

    3. Object Number: 1253484 Size: SH
  3. Remove the weatherstrip retainer screws (1).

    4. Object Number: 1253488 Size: SH
  4. Remove the pushpin retainers (1). One of the retainers is located beneath the weatherstrip lip (2).

    5. Object Number: 1253489 Size: SH
  5. Pull the bottom of the upper weatherstrip leg to remove the weatherstrip from the folding top panel.

    6. Object Number: 1253490 Size: SH
  6. Ensure that the retainer clips (1) have stayed attached to the upper weatherstrip leg (2). If the clips have stayed in the folding top panel, remove the clips and install the clips in the weatherstrip.

    7. Object Number: 1253560 Size: SH
  7. Pull the upper weatherstrip off of the folding top panel flange.
  8. Remove the weatherstrip from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1253491 Size: SH

    Note: Ensure that the clips, the pushpins, and the mastic are on the weatherstrip prior to installation.

  1. Position the weatherstrip to the vehicle.
  2. Install the corners of the weatherstrip (1) to the folding top panel flange (2).

    3. Object Number: 1253495 Size: SH
  3. Install the remainder of the weatherstrip to the folding top panel above the rear window. Work the weatherstrip from the corners to the center on the vehicle, ensuring that the seal flange (1) is seated behind the rear window (2). Gently use a rubber mallet to ensure full engagement of the weatherstrip to the flange.

    4. Object Number: 1253488 Size: SH
  4. Install the pushpin retainers (1).

    5. Object Number: 1253540 Size: SH
  5. Ensure that the lower weatherstrip (2) is seated between the folding top panel (1) and the weatherstrip leg (3).

    6. Object Number: 1253489 Size: SH
  6. Install the bottom of the weatherstrip leg to the folding top panel.

    7. Object Number: 1253494 Size: SH
  7. Install the remainder of the weatherstrip leg to the folding top panel (2), using a fiber stick (1) to push the secondary seal (3) behind the panel.

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


    Object Number: 1253484 Size: SH
  8. Install the weatherstrip retainer screws (1) and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
  9. Remove the protective covering.
  10. Operate the folding top under power through one complete cycle in each direction.
  11. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation.