Folding Top Stowage Compartment Rear Panel Position Switch Replacement

Folding Top Stowage Compartment Rear Panel Position Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Place the folding top in the coupe position.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Place a protective covering over the interior 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 bypass valve (1) counterclockwise until the valve stops.




6. Locate the potentiometer (1).




7. Disconnect the potentiometer electrical connector (1) from the link (2).
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.




9. Remove the potentiometer screw (1).
10. Remove the potentiometer (2) from the link (3).

Installation Procedure




1. The potentiometer service kit contains one potentiometer (2) and 3 electrical connector retainer clips (1). Find and install the retainer clip that matches the clip on the potentiometer that you are replacing.




2. Position the potentiometer (1) to the link (3). Align the D-shaped rotor into the D-shaped hole (4) in the link.
3. Rotate the potentiometer until the screw holes (2) are aligned.




4. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the potentiometer screw (1) and tighten to 3.5 Nm (31 lb in).




6. Connect the potentiometer electrical connector (1).
7. Clip the electrical connector to the link (2) in the original location.




8. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) clockwise until the valve stops.
9. Remove the protective covering.
10. Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
11. Close the rear compartment.
12. Calibrate the folding top. Refer to Power Folding Top Learn (Programming and Relearning).
13. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation (Power Folding Top Description and Operation).