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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Folding Top Front Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When servicing any part of the folding top, ensure hands are clear of the folding top side rails while the folding top is in motion. Serious personal injury can occur if caution is not used.

  1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
  2. Stop the cycle after the folding top panel has unlatched from the windshield header.
  3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
  4. Remove the front headliner. Refer to Roof Retractable Front Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    5. Object Number: 1287570 Size: SH
  5. Remove the folding top rear upper latch linkage.

    6. Object Number: 1287566 Size: SH
  6. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the folding top panel fasteners to the side rail for alignment. Also mark the location of the top panel to the side rail for alignment.

    7. Object Number: 1287565 Size: SH
  7. Remove the folding top panel fasteners.

    8. Object Number: 1287562 Size: SH
  8. With the aid of an assistant, remove the folding top panel from the vehicle.

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 1287562 Size: SH
  1. Remove the folding top front latch striker. Refer to Folding Top Front Latch Striker Replacement .
  2. Remove the weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement .
  3. Remove the weatherstrip retainers. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement .

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 1287562 Size: SH
  1. Install the weatherstrip retainers. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement .
  2. Install the weatherstrip. Refer to Folding Top Front Panel Weatherstrip Replacement .
  3. Install the folding top front latch striker. Refer to Folding Top Front Latch Striker Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1287565 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the folding top panel onto the vehicle.
  2. Install the folding top panel fasteners. Hand tighten the fasteners.

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

  3. Align the fasteners to the alignment marks on the side rails.

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


    Object Number: 1287572 Size: SH
  4. Install the folding top rear upper latch linkage.
  5. Cycle the folding top to latch the front panel to the windshield header.
  6. Verify that the folding top panel is properly aligned.
  7. Adjust the folding top panel if necessary. Refer to Folding Top Front Panel Adjustment .
  8. Cycle the folding top open to release the front panel from the windshield header.
  9. Install the headliner. Refer to Roof Retractable Front Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Remove the protective covering.
  11. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .