Folding Top Rear Panel Pivot Link Upper Bracket Replacement

Folding Top Rear Panel Pivot Link Upper Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation) .
The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 430 mm (17 in).
2. Place a protective covering over the interior and the adjacent body panels.
3. Remove the rear window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .




5. With the aid of an assistant, support the folding top front roof panel to prevent the panel from swinging down when you remove the bolts.
6. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the folding top panel bolts (1) to the upper pivot link bracket (2).
7. Remove the bolts (1) from the folding top panel.
8. Note the number and the location of any shims.




9. Remove the bolt (1) from the upper pivot link bracket (2).
10. Remove the upper pivot link bracket from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

1. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
2. Position the upper pivot link bracket (2) to the vehicle and install the bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).





3. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
4. Install the bolts (1) to the folding top panel. Do NOT tighten.
5. Install the shims in the original locations.
6. Align the folding top panel bolts (1) to the grease marks on the upper pivot link bracket (2).

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

7. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation (Folding Top Manual Operation) .
8. Verify that the folding top panel is aligned properly. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications (Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications) .
9. Adjust the folding top panel, if necessary. Refer to Folding Top Rear Panel Adjustment (Folding Top Rear Panel Adjustment) .
10. Remove the protective covering.
11. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
12. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation) .
13. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
14. Install the rear window garnish molding . Refer to Rear Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .