GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Latch Cable Replacement - Rear

Removal Procedure
  1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.

    2. Object Number: 1286888 Size: SH
  2. Stop the cycle once the folding top panels are fully retracted.
  3. Remove the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the passenger side lock pillar molding. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  6. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Remove the center console bracket fasteners.
  8. Disconnect all wiring connectors to the folding top.
  9. Lift the center console bracket upward and lay the center console bracket on its side in the passenger compartment.
  10. Manually cycle the folding top panels up until they are fully latched into the windshield header.
  11. Remove the body rear compartment. Refer to Body Rear Accessory Compartment Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 1291254 Size: SH
  12. Measure and record the cable housing prior to removal.

    13. Object Number: 1291263 Size: SH
  13. Loosen the down capture latch cable jam nut (1).

    14. Object Number: 1292046 Size: SH
  14. Remove the down capture latch cable from the down capture latch.
  15. Disconnect the down capture latch cable from the roof stowage compartment lid hinge.
  16. Remove the down capture latch cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the down capture latch cable to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the down capture latch cable to the roof stowage compartment lid hinge.
  3. Install the down capture latch cable to the down capture latch.
  4. Set the cable length to the recorded length.

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


    Object Number: 1291263 Size: SH
  5. Install the jam nut (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the jam nut (1) to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the body rear compartment into the folding top. Refer to Body Rear Accessory Compartment Replacement .
  7. Install the folding top wiring connectors.
  8. Install the center console bracket.
  9. Install the center console bracket fasteners.
  10. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  11. Manually lower the folding top into the stowage compartment area.
  12. Install the passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  13. Install the passenger side lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Install the upper rear garnish molding. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  15. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid fully closed.
  16. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .