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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open and position the folding top with the number one and five bows up.
  2. Leave the stowage lid open.
    Fig 1: Opening & Positioning Folding Top With # 1 & 5 Bows Up
    G01451212Courtesy 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.
      Fig 2: Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel
      G01451213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper lock pillar trim.
    Fig 3: Upper Lock Pillar Trim
    G01451214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the folding top stowage lid bumper.
    Fig 4: Folding Top Stowage Lid Bumper
    G01451215Courtesy 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.
      Fig 5: Lower Lock Pillar Trim
      G01451216Courtesy 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.
    Fig 6: Drilling Hole Below Lower Gauge Slot On Line Parallel To Seat Back
    G01451217Courtesy 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.
    Fig 7: Door Lock Striker Trim
    G01451218Courtesy 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.
    Fig 8: Bending Rearward Upper Tab On Anchor Plate Retaining Bracket
    G01451219Courtesy 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.
    Fig 9: Inserting Stiff Wire With Hook On One End Down Through Bumper Hole & Hook Anchor Plate
    G01451220Courtesy 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.
    Fig 10: Lifting Anchor Plate Up Out Of Retainer
    G01451221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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