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

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. Object Number: 1293790 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the center header latch linkages from the header latches.

    4. Object Number: 1293901 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness from the center header latch.

    5. Object Number: 1294161 Size: SH
  5. Remove the center header latch fasteners.
  6. Lower the center header latch motor.

    7. Object Number: 1293909 Size: SH
  7. Remove the center header latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1293909 Size: SH
  1. Install the center header latch into the vehicle.

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


    Object Number: 1294161 Size: SH
  2. Install the center header latch fasteners.

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


    Object Number: 1293790 Size: SH
  3. Connect the center header latch linkages to the header latches.

    4. Object Number: 1293901 Size: SH
  4. Connect the wiring harness connector to the center header latch.
  5. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Close the folding top.
  7. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .