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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the hinge to the stud plate on the body.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the front of the body stud plate.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N.m (23 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Nut Attaching Hinge To Front Of Body Stud Plate
    G01451515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the hinge bolts to the lid.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to lid bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the strut to the front ball stud on the hinge.
  5. Remove the protective covering and the temporary support.
    Fig 2: Hinge Bolts To Lid
    G01451516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the harness (2) to the hinge, (drivers side).
  7. Lower and latch the folding top stowage lid.
    Fig 3: Harness To Hinge
    G01451517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Open the rear compartment.
  9. Install the nut attaching the hinge to the rear of the body stud plate.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the folding top stowage lid hinge to body nut to 32 N.m (23 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Opening Rear Compartment
    G01451518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the folding top stowage lid struts to the hinges.
  11. Inspect the operation of the rear compartment lid.
    Fig 5: Folding Top Stowage Lid Struts To Hinges
    G01451519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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