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Folding Top Control Module Replacement



Folding Top Control Module Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Place the folding top in the coupe position.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .




4. Lower the rear compartment partition (1).
5. Place a protective covering over the rear compartment interior and the adjacent body panels.
6. Remove the side compartment trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .




7. Remove 3 electrical connectors (1) from the hydraulic pump bracket (2).




8. Remove 2 electrical connectors (1) from the pump bracket (2).




9. Disconnect 3 electrical connectors (1) from the folding top control module.




10. Remove the bolts (1) from the hydraulic pump bracket.
11. Lift the pump up and out of the storage compartment and set the pump in the rear compartment on the protective covering.




12. Remove the screws (1) from the folding top control module (2).
13. Remove the control module.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the folding top control module (2) to the pump bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the screws (1) to the folding top control module.

Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in).





3. Position the hydraulic pump to the mounting location.
4. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
5. Install the bolts (1) to the hydraulic pump bracket.

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





6. Connect the 3 electrical connectors (1) to the control module.




7. Install the 2 electrical connectors (1) to the pump bracket (2).




8. Install the 3 electrical connectors (1) to the pump bracket (2).
9. Install the side component trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or to Rear Compartment Side Trim Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
10. Remove the protective covering.




11. Raise the rear compartment partition (1).
12. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
13. Close the rear compartment.
14. Perform the Folding Top Learn Procedure. Refer to Power Folding Top Learn (Programming and Relearning) .
15. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation) .
16. Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for programming and setup information.