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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Main Control Link Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the folding top and place the top upside down on a clean flat surface. Refer to Folding Top Replacement .
  2. Remove the following components from the rear side rail.
    3. 2.1. The headliner screws
    2.2. The glare cover elastic strap screws
    2.3. The headliner elastic strap screws

    Object Number: 784498 Size: SH
  3. Remove the headliner screw from the #1 bow.

    4. Object Number: 784499 Size: SH
  4. Remove the headlining push-on retainers from the #1 bow.

    5. Object Number: 311345 Size: SH
  5. Remove the main control link bracket screws from the #2 bow (2).
  6. Remove the main control link bracket screws from the #3 bow (3).
  7. Remove the main control link bracket screws from the #4 bow (4).
  8. Using a grease pencil mark the end position of the adjustable link rod as an aid in assembling a new part.
  9. Remove the screw (6) from the end of the main control link rod on the #5 bow (7).
  10. Remove the screw from the main control link on the center side rail.
  11. Remove the screw from the main control link on the front side rail.

    12. Object Number: 311075 Size: SH
  12. Remove the main control link.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 311075 Size: SH
  1. Position the main control link to the top.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the spacers and the screw attaching the main control link to the front side rail.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Install the spacers and the screw attaching the main control link to the center side rail.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 311345 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the end of the link adjuster (6) rod to match the marked position.
  5. Install the end screw to the main control link rod on the #5 bow (7).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  6. Install the screws to the control link brackets on the #2, 3, and 4 roof bows.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 13 N·m (9 lb ft).


    Object Number: 784499 Size: SH
  7. Install the headliner push-on retainers to the #1 bow.

    8. Object Number: 784498 Size: SH
  8. Install the attaching the headliner screws to the #1 bow.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the glare cover to the #5 bow.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the headliner screw to the rear side rail.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  11. Install the headliner elastic strap screw to the rear side rail.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the folding top. Refer to Folding Top Replacement .
  13. Reposition the folding top to the original position.