GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the side rail from the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Assembly Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1308603  Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower retaining clip from the cylinder pivot pin. Note the spacer placement prior to removal.

  4. Object Number: 1308610  Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower cylinder pivot pin and spacers.
  6. Remove the pivot pin from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1308610  Size: SH
  1. Install the cylinder pivot pin into the side rail along with the spacers noted during disassembly.

  2. Object Number: 1308603  Size: SH
  3. Install the retaining clip onto the cylinder pivot pin.
  4. Install the side rail into the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Side Rail Assembly Replacement .