Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement

Folding Top Stowage Compartment Front Closeout Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Place the folding top in the down position.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
4. Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the driver side of the trunk.




5. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) counterclockwise until the valve stops.
6. Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Body Rear Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair) .




7. Push up on the over center link (1) until the closeout panel starts to move.




8. Grasp the compartment closeout panel and pull open with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to an open position.




9. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the bolts (2) to the closeout panel hinge (3).
10. Remove the closeout panel bolts.
11. Remove the closeout panel (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the closeout panel (3) in place.
2. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the closeout panel bolts (2) by hand. Do NOT tighten.
4. Align the bolts (2) to the marks on the closeout panel hinge (3).

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).





5. Grasp the compartment closeout panel and push closed with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to a closed position.




6. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) clockwise until the valve stops.
7. Close the rear compartment.
8. Remove the protective covering.
9. Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.

Important: Align the closeout panels evenly from front to rear. Gaps should exist between the 3 closeout panels.


10. Verify that the closeout panel is properly aligned. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications (Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications) .
11. Adjust the closeout panel, if necessary. Refer to Folding Top Storage Compartment Closeout Panel Adjustment - Front (Folding Top Storage Compartment Closeout Panel Adjustment - Front) .
12. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
13. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation) .