Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Folding Top (Front and Center Side Rail)

Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement - Folding Top (Front and Center Side Rail)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front and center side weatherstrip from the retainer.




2. Remove the screws from the side weatherstrip retainer.
3. Remove the retainer.
4. Pull the window blowout clip from the front side retainer.
5. Clean the adhesive from the blowout clip using 3M(TM) P/N 8984 or equivalent.

Installation Procedure




1. 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.
2. Align and install the clip to the middle screw hole of the front side retainer.




3. 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.




4. 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).




5. Position the retainer to the side rail.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Loosely install the front screw attaching the retainer.
7. Install the remaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

8. 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) Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top (Rear Side Rail) Weatherstrip Replacement - Folding Top (Number Five Bow).