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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Roof 🢒 Folding Top Stowage Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the folding top.

    2. Object Number: 311068 Size: LH
  2. Mark the folding top to the fabric along the front edge of the number 1 bow (4) for reference.

    3. Object Number: 311071 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front cover number 1 bow retainer bolts (4).
  4. Remove the front cover number 1 bow retainer (5).

    5. Pull back the top cover in order to reveal the latch bolts.


    Object Number: 311065 Size: MH
  5. Remove the latch bolts (1).
  6. Remove the latch (9).

Disassembly Procedure

    Object Number: 311082 Size: MH
  1. Note the position of the front latch spring (4).
  2. Remove the latch spring from the latch handle pin.
  3. Note the position of the front latch hook spring (7).
  4. Drive out the pin (10) in order to remove the clamp from the body.
  5. Note the position of the front release button spring (1).
  6. Drive out the pin order to remove the latch release button.

Assembly Procedure

    Object Number: 311082 Size: MH
  1. Assemble the latch release button to the latch mounting bracket and the front latch release button spring (1).
  2. Drive in the release button pin.
  3. Trim the ends of the front latch release button spring (1).
  4. Assemble the clamp body and the front latch hook spring (7).
  5. Drive in the pin (10).
  6. Assemble the front latch spring (4) to the latch handle pin.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 311065 Size: MH
  1. Install the latch (9).

    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 latch bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the cover.
  4. Install the front cover number 1 bow retainer (7).
  5. Install the front cover number 1 bow retainer bolts.
  6. Raise the folding top.