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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the upper corner of the roof side rail and to the rear of the main control link (2).
    Fig 1: Applying Sealer To Upper Corner Of Roof Side Rail & To Rear Of Main Control Link
    G01451390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the retainer to the rear side rail.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the screws attaching the retainer to the rear side rail.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    Fig 2: Screws Attaching Retainer To Rear Side Rail Weatherstrip
    G01451391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply a bead of sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the upper and the lower corners of the side rail retainer.
  5. Install the rear side rail weatherstrip. Refer to WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - FOLDING TOP (FRONT AND CENTER SIDE RAILS)  or WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - FOLDING TOP (REAR SIDE RAIL)  or WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT - FOLDING TOP (NUMBER FIVE BOW) .
  6. Reposition the folding top to the original position.
    Fig 3: Applying Bead Of Sealer To Upper & Lower Corners Of Side Rail Retainer
    G01451392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.