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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G6 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top 🢒 Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Hinge Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: Do Not disconnect the hydraulic lines from the retractable hydraulic compartment lid cylinders when removing the module. If it become necessary to open the hydraulic lines, refer to Folding Top Hydraulic System Bleeding Procedure .

  1. Open the rear compartment lid.
  2. Remove the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the center hydraulic cylinder pin and clip.

    4. Object Number: 1658906 Size: SH
  4. Remove the module lock clips (1) and pins (2) from each corner.

    5. Important: Using a suitable tool, pull upward on the rear compartment lid latch arms. The latch arm are located in the module assembly (2).


    Object Number: 1658908 Size: SH
  5. Using a suitable tool lift upward on the latch arms (1).

    6. Object Number: 1658980 Size: SH
  6. Open the folding top module.

    7. Pull upward and push forward to open.


    Object Number: 1684182 Size: SH
  7. Remove the rear compartment lid sensor screw (1).
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear compartment switch (3).
  9. Remove the rear compartment lid switch screw (1) and switch (2) . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid Hinge .
  10. Remove the retractable hydraulic compartment lid rear . Refer to Roof Retractable Panel Stowage Compartment Lid Cylinder Replacement - Rear .

    11. Object Number: 1684388 Size: SH
  11. Remove the retractable hydraulic compartment lid cylinder rear lower (2) from the module (1).
  12. Remove both upper and lower pins that secure the rotating links to the bodyside plate.
  13. Remove the lid hinge assembly with the links still attached from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Do Not disconnect the hydraulic lines from the retractable hydraulic compartment lid cylinders when removing the module. If it become necessary to open the hydraulic lines , refer to Folding Top Cylinder Hose Replacement and Folding Top Hydraulic System Bleeding Procedure .

  1. Install the lid hinge assembly with the links still attached to the vehicle.
  2. Install both upper and lower pins that secure the rotating links to the bodyside plate.

    3. Object Number: 1684388 Size: SH
  3. Install the retractable hydraulic compartment lid cylinder rear lower  (2) to the module (1). Refer to Roof Retractable Panel Stowage Compartment Lid Cylinder Replacement - Rear Lower .
  4. Install the retractable hydraulic compartment lid rear . Refer to Roof Retractable Panel Stowage Compartment Lid Cylinder Replacement - Rear .

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


    Object Number: 1684182 Size: SH

    Important: Do Not disconnect the hydraulic lines when opening.

  5. Install the rear compartment lid switch screw (1) and switch (2) . Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch Replacement - Rear Compartment Lid Hinge .

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Connect the electrical connector to the rear compartment switch (3).

    7. Object Number: 1658980 Size: SH
  7. Pull upward and then pull rearward to lock in place.
  8. Install the center hydraulic cylinder pin and clip.

    9. Object Number: 1658906 Size: SH
  9. Install the module lock pins (2) clips (1) to each corner.
  10. Install the rear compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement .