Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Front Side Of Blowout Clip To Front Side Retainer

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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 2: Rear Of Blowout Clip To 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 3: Upper Edge Of Front Section To 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 4: Screws To Side Weatherstrip 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) .