Convertible Top Latch Position Switch / Sensor: Service and Repair

FOLDING TOP LATCH POSITION SENSOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT - FRONT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Manually open the folding top as shown in the illustration. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation. The distance (A) from the windshield header to the leading edge of the folding top panel is 400 mm (15.75 in).
2. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
3. Remove the headliner.




4. Remove the C-clip (4) from the latch actuator shaft.
5. Remove the spring clip (3) from the hydraulic cylinder retainer cover (2).
6. Remove the retainer cover. Pull the retainer cover down off of the mounting pin and slide forward.
7. Remove the hydraulic cylinder and the actuator arm from the latch (1).
8. Cut the tie wraps holding the hydraulic cylinder lines and the electrical wires to the upper roof panel.

IMPORTANT: When removing the tie wraps, ensure that the hydraulic lines and the electrical wires are protected.




9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the position sensor switch.




10. Remove the folding top latch bolts (1).
11. Lower the folding top latch (2).




12. Remove the retainer clip (1) from the position sensor switch.




13. Remove the position sensor switch (1) from the latch (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the position sensor switch (1) to the latch (2).




2. Install the retainer clip (1) to the position sensor switch.




3. Apply LOCTITE(TM) Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.
4. Position the folding top latch (2) to the vehicle as rearward as possible. Install the bolts (1) to the folding top latch.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).




5. Connect the electrical connectors to the position sensor switch.




6. Install the hydraulic cylinder and the actuator arm to the latch (1).
7. Install the hydraulic cylinder retainer cover (2).
8. Install the spring-clip (3) to the hydraulic cylinder retainer cover.
9. Install the C-clip (4) to the latch actuator shaft.
10. Secure the hydraulic cylinder lines to the folding top panel with new tie wraps.
11. Remove the protective covering.
12. Manually close the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation.
13. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
14. Inspect the folding top for proper operation.
15. Install the headliner.