Important: Before you perform any panel adjustment procedure, refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .

Important: Align the closeout panels evenly from front to rear. Gaps should exist between the 3 closeout panels.

1. Place the folding top in the down position.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and adjacent body panels.
4. Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the driver side of the trunk.



5. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) counterclockwise until the valve stops.
6. Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Body Rear Compartment Replacement in Interior Trim.



7. Push up on the over center link (1) until the compartment closeout panel starts to move.



8. Grasp the compartment closeout panel and pull open with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to an open position.



9. Loosen the closeout panel bolts (1).
10. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

11. Adjust the closeout panel as necessary.

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




12. Grasp the closeout panel and push closed with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to a closed position.



13. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) clockwise until the valve stops.
14. Remove the protective covering.
15. Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
16. Close the rear compartment.
17. Verify that the closeout panel is properly aligned. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .
18. Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
19. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
20. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .

1. Place the folding top in the down position.
2. Open the rear compartment.
3. Place a protective covering over the interior of the vehicle and adjacent body panels.
4. Locate the hydraulic pump beneath the carpet in the storage compartment on the driver side of the trunk.



5. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) counterclockwise until the valve stops.
6. Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Body Rear Compartment Replacement in Interior Trim.



7. Push up on the over center link (1) until the compartment closeout panel starts to move.



8. Grasp the compartment closeout panel and pull open with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to an open position.



9. Loosen the hinge bolts (2) and the bumpers (3) on the compartment closeout panel hinge.
10. Apply LOCTITE™ Blue, GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

11. Adjust the closeout panel as necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

12. Grasp the closeout panel and push closed with one hand. Use your other hand to assist one of the closeout outer panels to a closed position.



13. Turn the pump bypass valve (1) clockwise until the valve stops.
14. Remove the protective covering.
15. Install the support and the carpet over the hydraulic pump.
16. Close the rear compartment.
17. Verify that the closeout panel is properly aligned. Refer to Folding Top Clearance Gap Specifications .
18. Repeat the adjustment procedure as necessary.
19. Cycle the folding top under power through one complete cycle in both directions.
20. Inspect the folding top for proper operation. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation .