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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 458135 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the folding top stowage lid.
  2. Remove the lid release switch (1) from the lid.

    3. Pry the switch loose with a flat bladed screwdriver.

  3. Disconnect the harness (2) from the switch.
  4. Remove the harness from the lid.
  5. Using a grease pencil mark the location of the hinges on the lid to aid in installation.
  6. Place a protective cover between the stowage lid and the rear compartment lid, and over the top of the quarter panels.

    7. Object Number: 214568 Size: SH
  7. With the aid of an assistant remove the hinge bolts from the stowage compartment lid.
  8. With the aid of an assistant remove the stowage compartment lid.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 444626 Size: SH
  1. If required install the anti rattle insulators to a new lid as shown.
    2. • Install a 6 mm thick X 31 mm square (0.25 inch thick X 1.25 square) insulator to the inside of the flange at the center line of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the extension panel.
    • Install a 12 mm thick X 44 mm square (0.5 inch thick X 1.75 square) insulator to the right and left underside of the lid 38 mm (1.5 inches) in from the raised area of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the roof rail.
    • Install a 12 mm thick X 31 mm square (0.5 inch thick) X (1.25 square) insulator to the right and left undersides of the flange 127 mm (5 inches) in from the edge of the lid to prevent the closed lid from contacting the roof rail.

    Object Number: 214568 Size: SH
  2. With an assistant position the lid to the hinges, using the grease pencil marks as a reference.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. With an assistant install the bolts attaching the hinges to the stowage lid.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 458135 Size: SH
  4. Route the switch release harness through the lid and out through the switch opening boss, (left side).
  5. Connect the harness (2) to the lid release switch (1).
  6. Install the switch to the lid.
  7. Align the harness to the slot in the lid boss and push in firmly on the switch until fully seated.
  8. Install the wiring harness to the lid.
  9. Remove the support and the protective cover.
  10. Inspect the operation of the lid and adjust the rear center bumper to flush the stowage lid to the rear compartment lid.