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Removal Procedure

    NOTE:

    The folding top latch actuator linkage is not serviceable. The folding top number 1 bow and latch actuator linkage MUST be replaced as an assembly.

  1. It Not necessary to remove the folding top cover to replace the headlinder.
  2. Remove the folding top frame from the vehicle. Refer to Folding Top Frame Replacement .
  3. Place the folding top on a clean and dry surface, with the folding top (1), top down on the surface.
  4. Remove the folding top quarter outer drain panel from the folding top frame. Refer to Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement (December 2011 Without Drain Tubes) , Folding Top Quarter Outer Drain Panel Replacement (January 2012 With Drain Tubes) .
  5. Remove the folding top number 1 bow garnish molding. Do not remove the linkage. Refer to Folding Top Number 1 Bow Garnish Molding Replacement .
    6. Fig 1: Headliner & Number 1 Bow Retainers
    GM2529633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the headlinder (1) from the number 1 bow retainers (2) across the inner lower edge.
    7. Fig 2: Side Flap & Screws
    GM2529639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The folding top frame must be removed from the vehicle to access the screws under the flaps.

  7. Remove the screws (1) that attach the side flap (2) to the folding top side rail on the left and right side.
    8. Fig 3: Front Top Side Rail Flap
    GM2529640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the flap (1) from the side of the folding top front top side rail.
  9. Remove the screws for the left and right side straps retaining the headlinder to the number 2 bow brackets.
    10. Fig 4: Headliner Bead, Retaining Edge & Plastic Tool
    GM2529641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the headlinder bead (1) from the retaining edge (2) of the number 5 bow.

    To assist in the removal, use a plastic flat tool (3).

    11. Fig 5: Rear Window Bead Retaining Track, Headliner Bead & Plastic Tool
    GM2529644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the headlinder bead (1) from the rear window bead retaining track (2).

    To assist in the removal, use a plastic flat tool (3).

    12. Fig 6: Rear Window Defogger Harness & Electrical Connectors
    GM2529642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the electrical connectors (1) from the rear window defogger with harness.
  13. Lay the headlinder flaps inward to expose the rivets for the number 2 thru 4 bows on the left side (Driver Side).
    14. Fig 7: Drilling Replacement Rivet Holes
    GM2529658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The replacement rivets MUST be steel/stainless steel to prevent corrosion. Always check scale to size before drilling, Do Not over size the hole. If the rivet hole is drilled through apply a layer of cloth tape over the hole before reinstalling the top cover.

  14. Place covers on both sides of the number 2 thru 4 bow track to protect them from metal shaving while drilling.
    15. Fig 8: Drilling Out Rivets
    GM2529657Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Do this from the left side only, drill (1) out the two rivets (2) from the number 2 bow thru 4 bows to this dimension 4.79 mm (3/16 in) (10.9 mm (0.4.2 in), releasing the front top side rail from the bow.
  16. Pull the number 2 thru 4 bows loose from the folding top side rails.
    17. Fig 9: Folding Headliner Removal Procedure
    GM2529659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the headliner and the folding top cover as follows:
    1. On the left side (Driver Side) ensure that all bows are loose from the folding top side rail.
    2. Pull the bead loose from the bows for both the headlinder and folding top cover.
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