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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPPOWER ROOF SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFOLDING TOP PANEL REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
    CAUTION: When servicing any part of the folding top, ensure hands are clear of the folding top side rails while the folding top is in motion. Serious personal injury can occur if caution is not used.
  1. Cycle the folding top stowage compartment lid open.
  2. Stop the cycle after the folding top panel has unlatched from the windshield header.
  3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and the adjacent body panels.
  4. Remove the front headliner. Refer to Retractable Roof Headliner Front Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the side headliners. Refer to Retractable Roof Headliner Side Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the center headliner. Refer to Retractable Roof Headliner Rear Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    7. Fig 1: Marking Folding Top Rear Panel Upper Fasteners Location on Side Rail
    GM1287586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the folding top rear panel upper fasteners to the side rail for alignment. Also mark the side rail to the top rear panel for alignment.
    8. Fig 2: Marking Folding Top Rear Panel Lower Fasteners Location on Side Rail
    GM1287587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using a grease pencil or suitable marking device, mark the location of the folding top rear panel lower fasteners to the side rail for alignment.
  9. Disconnect the rear window heater grid electrical connectors.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Folding Top Rear Panel Fasteners
    GM1287585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. With the aid of an assistant, remove the folding top rear panel fasteners.
    11. Fig 4: View of Folding Top Rear Panel
    GM1287589Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. With the aid of an assistant, remove the folding top rear panel from the vehicle.
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