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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Folding Top Pump with Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Eye Protection Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic Pressure Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Servicing Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Place the folding top in the open position.
  2. Open the stowage compartment lid.
  3. Locate the hydraulic pump in the storage compartment area.
  4. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  5. Place a protective cover over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.
  6. Remove the body accessory compartment. Refer to Body Rear Accessory Compartment Replacement .
  7. Remove the folding top pump noise covers.

    8. Object Number: 1655675 Size: SH
  8. Remove the 4 electrical connectors from the hydraulic pump solenoids as follows.
    9. • (1) Connector C4 Green, to solenoid valve 4 with red/green and pink leads
    • (2) Connector C3 Orange, to solenoid 3 with light blue and pink leads
    • (3) Solenoid Valve 1
    • (4) Connector C1 Green to solenoid valve 1 with white and pink leads
    • (5) Connector C2 Blue to solenoid valve 2 with dark blue and pink leads
    • (6) Folding top pump with motor

    Object Number: 1306178 Size: SH
  9. Cut the tie straps and remove the electrical connector from the hydraulic pump.

    10. Object Number: 1306182 Size: SH
  10. Remove the nuts from the hydraulic pump bracket.
  11. Lift the pump up and out of the storage compartment and set the pump on the protective covering.

    12. Object Number: 1305310 Size: SH
  12. Remove the reservoir filler plug (1) and drain the fluid into a container.

    13. Object Number: 1306176 Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts from the pump manifold plate.
  14. Disengage the cylinder hoses by pulling straight up on the hoses.

    15. Object Number: 1245174 Size: SH
  15. Carefully lift up on the manifold plate (1).

    16. Object Number: 1245232 Size: SH
  16. Remove the hoses by pulling the hoses straight up from the pump. Use a clean shop towel to control any hydraulic fluid leakage.
  17. Remove the hydraulic pump from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1245247 Size: SH
  1. Align the manifold plate bolt holes to the pump. This will ensure that the cylinder hoses are placed in the correct port.
  2. Align the cylinder hoses into each port and push down until the hoses are seated properly in the hydraulic pump manifold.

    3. Object Number: 1306176 Size: SH
  3. Install the manifold plate bolts. DO NOT tighten.

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


    Object Number: 1245241 Size: SH
  4. Push down on the manifold plate (1) and verify that all of the cylinder hoses are seated properly.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 1305310 Size: SH
  5. Install the reservoir filler plug (1).
  6. Position the hydraulic pump to the correct mounting location.

    7. Object Number: 1306182 Size: SH
  7. Install the hydraulic pump bracket bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1306178 Size: SH
  8. Install the electrical connector to the hydraulic pump.

    9. Object Number: 1655675 Size: SH
  9. Install the 4 electrical connectors to the hydraulic pump solenoids as follows.
    10. • (1) Connector C4 Green, to solenoid valve 4 with red/green and pink leads
    • (2) Connector C3 Orange, to solenoid 3 with light blue and pink leads
    • (3) Solenoid Valve 1
    • (4) Connector C1 Green to solenoid valve 1 with white and pink leads
    • (5) Connector C2 Blue to solenoid valve 2 with dark blue and pink leads
    • (6) Folding top pump with motor
  10. Add fluid as needed. Refer to Folding Top Fluid Addition .
  11. Install the body accessory compartment. Refer to Body Rear Accessory Compartment Replacement .
  12. Remove the protective covering.
  13. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  14. Close the stowage compartment lid.
  15. Bleed the hydraulic system. Refer to Folding Top Hydraulic System Bleeding Procedure .
  16. Inspect the hydraulic system for fluid leaks.
  17. Inspect the hydraulic system fluid level and add fluid as needed. Refer to Folding Top Fluid Addition .
  18. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .
  19. Install the pump cover using a new tie strap.