Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement (January 2012 With Drain Tubes)

Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement (January 2012 With Drain Tubes)

Removal Procedure

1. Place all the windows in the full down position.

Note: All model year 2011 and some 2012 Camaro are not equipped with quarter outer drain panels hoses.

2. Remove the left and right side rear compartment trim panels to allow the removal of the quarter outer drain hoses, see graphics below in steps 3, 4.




3. Left side location (1).




4. Right side location (1).

5. Disconnect the quarter outer drain hoses from the retainers that attach the hose to the wheel housing brace, see graphics below in steps 6, 7.




6. Left side location (1).




7. Right side location (1).

Note: The quarter outer drain hoses are molded into the quarter outer drain panel.

8. Mark the routing of the quarter outer drain hoses for reinstalling.

9. Disconnect the quarter outer drain hoses located in the rear compartment floor pan just forward of the quarter outer pressure relief valves, see graphics below in steps 10, 11.




10. Left side location (1).




11. Right side location (1).

12. Remove the folding top frame from the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Frame Replacement Procedures.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the folding top frame to the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Frame Replacement Procedures.

Note: Ensure that the drain hoses are not rolled or folded to prevent water backing up into quarter outer drain panel or rear compartment.

Note: For vehicles built before January 1, 2012 you may have to drill a 6 mm hole in the left and right wheel housing brace to attach the quarter drain hose retainer that is referenced as number 1 in step 3 and 4.

2. Connect the quarter outer drain hoses to the retainer that attach the hose to the wheel housing brace, see graphics below in steps 3, 4.




3. Left side location (1).




4. Right side location (1).

Note: Ensure that the grommet that is attach to the base of each quarter outer drain hose is fully seated into the rear compartment floor pan to prevent water entering.

5. Connect the quarter outer drain hoses located in the rear compartment floor pan just forward of the quarter outer pressure relief valves, see graphics below in steps 6, 7.




6. Left side location (1).




7. Right side location (1).

Note: For vehicles built before January 1, 2012 you will have to trim the top of the rear compartment side trim panels to provide clearance for the drain hose referenced as number 1

8. Install the rear compartment side trim panels, see graphics below in steps 9, 10.




9. Left side location (1).




10. Right side location (1).

11. Install the end of the drain hose (grommet) to existing holes near the quarter outer pressure relief valves.

Note: Make sure to reconnect electrical harness for the luggage shade sensor on the left trim panel.

12. Reinstall the trunk trim panels.

13. Place the folding top in the lock position, check for appearance and fit.

14. Inspect the front edge of the folding top to windshield upper frame for a good seal.

15. Water test the vehicle to ensure a proper water tight seal.