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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Rear Latch Replacement - Upper

Removal Procedure
  1. Cycle the folding top open 100 mm (4 in).
  2. Stop the folding top at this point.
  3. Remove the front headliner. Refer to Roof Retractable Front Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    4. Object Number: 1311147 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the folding top latch linkage from the latch striker.

    5. Object Number: 1311137 Size: SH
  5. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the fasteners to the folding top upper rear latch.

    6. Object Number: 1311142 Size: SH
  6. Remove the folding top rear upper latch fasteners.

    7. Object Number: 1311150 Size: SH
  7. Remove the folding top rear upper latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1311150 Size: SH
  1. Install the folding top latch into the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 1311142 Size: SH
  2. Install the folding top latch fasteners. Hand tighten only.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Align the folding top latch to the alignment marks.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the folding top latch fasteners to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  4. Connect the folding top latch linkage to the folding top latch striker.
  5. Close the folding top.
  6. Install the front headliner. Refer to Roof Retractable Front Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Inspect the folding top for proper orientation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .