Installation Procedure

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Apply sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the front side of the blowout clip on the front side retainer.
Align and install the clip to the middle screw hole of the front side retainer.

Fig 1: Clip To Middle Screw Hole Of Front Side Retainer
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Apply sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the rear of the blowout clip and the adjacent area of the front side retainer.

Fig 2: Applying Sealer To Rear Of Blowout Clip & Adjacent Area Of Front Side Retainer
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Apply a bead of sealer, GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), or equivalent to the upper edge of the front section of the roof main control link on the front side retainer (3).

Fig 3: Applying Sealer To Upper Edge Of Front Section Of Roof Main Control Link On Front Side Retainer
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Position the retainer to the side rail.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Loosely install the front screw attaching the retainer.
Install the remaining screws.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
Apply sealer GM P/N 12345739 (Canadian P/N 10953472), to the retainer (3, 4) and install the 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) .

Fig 4: Front Screw Attaching Side Weatherstrip Retainer
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