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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Stowage Lid (Convertible)
    GM284777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open and position the folding top with the number one and five bows up.
  2. Leave the stowage lid open.
    3. Fig 2: Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel
    GM214022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear compartment side trim panel.
    1. Remove the push-pin from the front of the panel.
    2. Pull the panel from the housing.
    4. Fig 3: Upper Lock Pillar Trim At Seat Belt Guide (Convertible)
    GM214020Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper lock pillar trim.
    5. Fig 4: Folding Top Stowage Lid Bumper (Convertible)
    GM214144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the folding top stowage lid bumper.
    6. Fig 5: Lower Lock Pillar Panel At Lock Pillar & Side Rail (Convertible)
    GM214018Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the door sill plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior trim.
  7. Remove the lower lock pillar trim.
    1. Pull the lower lock pillar panel with retainers from the lock pillar and side rail.
    2. Separate the trim panel from the seat belt.
    8. Fig 6: Lower Gage Slot At Seat Back (Convertible)
    GM279347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Drill a 38.1 mm (1.5 in) access hole (2) 150 mm (5.9 in) below the lower gage slot (1) on a line parallel to the seat back.
    9. Fig 7: Striker Cover At Fastener Patches (Convertible)
    GM63817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the door lock striker trim.
  10. Mark the location of the door lock striker.
  11. Remove the door lock striker.
    12. Fig 8: Folding Top Stowage Lid Bumper At Upper Tab Of Anchor Plate Retaining Bracket (Convertible)
    GM412864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insert a long flat bladed screwdriver through the folding top stowage lid bumper opening and bend rearward the upper tab on the anchor plate retaining bracket.
    13. Fig 9: Bumper Hole & Anchor Plate (Convertible)
    GM412867Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Insert a stiff wire, such as a 1.6 mm (1/16 in) diameter MIG welding rod, with a hook on one end down through the bumper hole and hook the anchor plate.
    14. Fig 10: Anchor Plate At Retainer
    GM279333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lift the anchor plate up out of the retainer, lower the anchor plate to the frame rail, and remove the anchor plate thorough the access hole.
  15. Remove the anchor plate from the stiff wire.
  16. Remove the stiff wire.
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