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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body 🢒 Roof 🢒 Roof Lift Off Panel/Window Latch Trim Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1283193 Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Unlatch and fold the rear compartment partition.
  3. Remove the retaining screw from the latch trim cover on the roof lift-off panel/window.

    4. Object Number: 1283200 Size: SH
  4. Pull to disengage the retaining clips from the latch trim cover.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector to the switch, if equipped.
  6. Remove the latch trim cover from the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the latch trim cover to the rear compartment.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.

    3. Object Number: 1283200 Size: SH
  3. Push to engage the retaining clips to the latch trim cover on the roof lift-off panel/window.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the retaining screw to the latch trim cover.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  5. Fold the rear compartment partition and engage the partition to the latch trim cover.
  6. Close the rear compartment and verify the correct operation of the folding hard top.