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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Folding Top Latch Replacement - Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1286888 Size: SH
  1. Cycle the folding top open.
  2. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the windshield pillar garnish. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

    5. Object Number: 1293785 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the latch to the windshield header.

    7. Object Number: 1293790 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the center latching motor linkage.

    8. Object Number: 1293791 Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners from the side latch.

    9. Object Number: 1293792 Size: SH
  9. Remove the latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1293792 Size: SH
  1. Install the side latch to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 1293791 Size: SH
  2. Install the latch fasteners and hand tighten.

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

  3. Align the latch to the alignment marks and tighten the fasteners.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 1293785 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 1293790 Size: SH
  5. Connect the center latching motor linkage.
  6. Install the windshield pillar garnish. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the sunshade. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Cycle the folding top closed.
  10. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .