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Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCTIC

I took the rattle away from my baby today. Crap it was driving me nuts. 3 of the 4 were broke. Wasnt a tough job at all. 30 minutes by myself
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Could you do a write up on how to change it? The instructions I got are pretty vague and mention a screw under the latch handle that I cannot find. I have the part, i just have not gotten around to changing it out.

ARCTIC · 05-31-2017, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Could you do a write up on how to change it? The instructions I got are pretty vague and mention a screw under the latch handle that I cannot find. I have the part, i just have not gotten around to changing it out.

I can. I didn't take pictures while disassembling it though.

The basic gist of the deal is you have to take the outer fabric loose from the front edge of the roof and peel it up and over so you can get at the 4 screws that are fastened from the top down into the header panel. That screw you are looking for is pretty obvious if you look at the new part held up next to the old one in the car.

I'll try to snap a few pictures when I get a chance.

Angrybird 12 · 05-31-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ARCTIC

I can. I didn't take pictures while disassembling it though.

The basic gist of the deal is you have to take the outer fabric loose from the front edge of the roof and peel it up and over so you can get at the 4 screws that are fastened from the top down into the header panel. That screw you are looking for is pretty obvious if you look at the new part held up next to the old one in the car.

I'll try to snap a few pictures when I get a chance.

Thanks

sehovarter · 06-06-2017, 07:46 AM

So - an update on my rattle. even though I was 40 days past warranty - GM said they would cover the repair. I have however, bookmarked this site, as from what I read - I will be doing this myself sometime in the future! Car is in today - and hopefully rattle free for my drive to work tomorrow!

sehovarter · 06-07-2017, 07:23 AM

Ah - Silence is Golden (well, other than the sound of my exhaust and upgraded Stereo, but they provide Music, not NOISE!) YEAH!

ARCTIC · 06-07-2017, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sehovarter

Ah - Silence is Golden (well, other than the sound of my exhaust and upgraded Stereo, but they provide Music, not NOISE!) YEAH!

Mine would really talk to you when you hit the last set up rumble strips coming up to a stop sign. Now it's quiet.

ssfox · 06-20-2017, 09:34 PM

So I've been listening to mine rattle for years. Had the top replaced under warranty in 2014.
Stumbled across this thread and decided to take a look.
Go figure, looks like the dealership must have broke 3 of the 4 during repair and instead of replacing the part they just tried to fix it and looks like they were successful on all but one.
What a joke!
I don't care that it's been years, the service manager will get a earful when I get there.
Little do they know I got connections at GM and if they get me pissed off I will go to no end to let them know what the dealership did.
Unbelievable.

speedup · 08-03-2017, 08:17 AM

I have the exact same rattle on my 2014. That piece is loose on the driver side and suspect the boss is broken. The pic above shows gluing broken pieces, but would it be a good idea to put epoxy around the posts to help reinforce it?

ssfox · 08-04-2017, 02:05 PM

Probably won't hurt.

SharpOldNo7 · 11-02-2017, 10:38 PM

Carried my '15 in today and showed the body shop manager. They wrote it up and said yep under warranty. They will call me to schedule the replacement in a week or so. I like the idea of placing epoxy around the bosses to reinforce them. Has anyone done that to repair their own?

Winddrake54 · 11-08-2017, 04:44 PM

Quick question. I got the replacement part, thanks for the part number. I removed the bottom 7 screws to get to the top to fold it back, but I couldn't actually figure out how to get the top loose to fold it back. Rather than damage it by forcing it like I'm prone to do, I figured I'd ask for advice. Any tips for a noob?

69 SS 350 5 Speed · 11-09-2017, 07:34 AM

You pull forward on the top material to remove it from the bow number 1 and then fold it back enough the remove the molding screws then install the new header panel and reverse the process to complete the job.

Winddrake54 · 11-09-2017, 02:45 PM

Gotcha, the part that had me confused was from another thread that mentioned some extra screws that hold the fabric adjusters? I'll give it another shot after work. Thanks.

Toasty · 05-05-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Winddrake54

Gotcha, the part that had me confused was from another thread that mentioned some extra screws that hold the fabric adjusters? I'll give it another shot after work. Thanks.

Dragging this back up to give a bit of clarification - I swapped the trim piece today on my wife's convertible. In addition to peeling from the front edge, there's a short piece on each side that needs to be pulled out as well so that the corners come up over the edge of Bow 1. In order to put this short piece back, there are rubber alignment/insulating brackets that have a lip on them that the fabric clips go on. I had to remove these, attach the top fabric clip and reinstall. Same T25 screws (2) per bracket.

06-06-2017, 07:46 AM	#46
sehovarter HomezSS Drives: 2014 SS/RS Camaro, 2011 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 96	So - an update on my rattle. even though I was 40 days past warranty - GM said they would cover the repair. I have however, bookmarked this site, as from what I read - I will be doing this myself sometime in the future! Car is in today - and hopefully rattle free for my drive to work tomorrow! __________________ HOMEZSS 2014 SS/RS, FR Style 41's, 20x10x4, Borla CatBack with Touring Mufflers w/Magnaflow Glasspacks, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Diablo 91 Octane Tune, Firm Shift, AFM off, BMR cradle inserts, trailing arms and toe links, 1LE/ZL1 Rear Sway Bar, Jannetty Custom Tune for mods noted above (noticable change to how the car drives!!), JL Audio XD700/5 amp and 10 inch Sub, Focal PS 165K's, special wiring kit and amp board, and lots of dynamat (Amazon version) - Sounds GREAT, Runs Even Better!

06-07-2017, 07:23 AM	#47
sehovarter HomezSS Drives: 2014 SS/RS Camaro, 2011 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 96	Ah - Silence is Golden (well, other than the sound of my exhaust and upgraded Stereo, but they provide Music, not NOISE!) YEAH! __________________ HOMEZSS 2014 SS/RS, FR Style 41's, 20x10x4, Borla CatBack with Touring Mufflers w/Magnaflow Glasspacks, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Diablo 91 Octane Tune, Firm Shift, AFM off, BMR cradle inserts, trailing arms and toe links, 1LE/ZL1 Rear Sway Bar, Jannetty Custom Tune for mods noted above (noticable change to how the car drives!!), JL Audio XD700/5 amp and 10 inch Sub, Focal PS 165K's, special wiring kit and amp board, and lots of dynamat (Amazon version) - Sounds GREAT, Runs Even Better!

06-20-2017, 09:34 PM	#49
ssfox Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oshawa Posts: 235	So I've been listening to mine rattle for years. Had the top replaced under warranty in 2014. Stumbled across this thread and decided to take a look. Go figure, looks like the dealership must have broke 3 of the 4 during repair and instead of replacing the part they just tried to fix it and looks like they were successful on all but one. What a joke! I don't care that it's been years, the service manager will get a earful when I get there. Little do they know I got connections at GM and if they get me pissed off I will go to no end to let them know what the dealership did. Unbelievable. Attached Images __________________ 2011 2SS/RS VERT Moroso Catch Can,K&N CAI,Apex Air Scoop & Washer Relocate,ZL1 Grille,GTO Clutch Rez, Frameless 2013 mirror. Tuned by MGS Performance

08-04-2017, 02:05 PM	#51
ssfox Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oshawa Posts: 235	Probably won't hurt. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS VERT Moroso Catch Can,K&N CAI,Apex Air Scoop & Washer Relocate,ZL1 Grille,GTO Clutch Rez, Frameless 2013 mirror. Tuned by MGS Performance

11-09-2017, 07:34 AM	#54
69 SS 350 5 Speed Drives: 69 SS Camaro 2019 Corvette GS Vert. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 172	You pull forward on the top material to remove it from the bow number 1 and then fold it back enough the remove the molding screws then install the new header panel and reverse the process to complete the job. __________________ There is a fine line between hobby and obsession and I think I crossed it!!

08-03-2017, 08:17 AM	#50
speedup Drives: 2017 2SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 177	I have the exact same rattle on my 2014. That piece is loose on the driver side and suspect the boss is broken. The pic above shows gluing broken pieces, but would it be a good idea to put epoxy around the posts to help reinforce it?

11-02-2017, 10:38 PM	#52
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	Carried my '15 in today and showed the body shop manager. They wrote it up and said yep under warranty. They will call me to schedule the replacement in a week or so. I like the idea of placing epoxy around the bosses to reinforce them. Has anyone done that to repair their own?

11-08-2017, 04:44 PM	#53
Winddrake54 Drives: 2014 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: WV Posts: 2	Quick question. I got the replacement part, thanks for the part number. I removed the bottom 7 screws to get to the top to fold it back, but I couldn't actually figure out how to get the top loose to fold it back. Rather than damage it by forcing it like I'm prone to do, I figured I'd ask for advice. Any tips for a noob?

11-09-2017, 02:45 PM	#55
Winddrake54 Drives: 2014 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: WV Posts: 2	Gotcha, the part that had me confused was from another thread that mentioned some extra screws that hold the fabric adjusters? I'll give it another shot after work. Thanks.