Tulip door linkage

Great input. Thanks

I see a lot of broken nylon clips but some people have them last for well over a decade with no problems. Not sure why.

Rob the Elder said:

Great input. Thanks

I see a lot of broken nylon clips but some people have them last for well over a decade with no problems. Not sure why.

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I have two cars, both with the original clips.

The clips on my Sky are fine. What I want to know is how to replace the cable. I found a GM Shop manual but it only mentions the cables in reference to replacing the top. Is this the cable part number? Folding Top Operating Mechanism Access Door Cable Part #19120272.

Gleasonfan said:

The clips on my Sky are fine. What I want to know is how to replace the cable. I found a GM Shop manual but it only mentions the cables in reference to replacing the top. Is this the cable part number? Folding Top Operating Mechanism Access Door Cable Part #19120272.

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Answered my own question by looking at a post by Rob the Elder. The Torx screw that holds the cable is on the BOTTOM of the pivot bearing. Follow the cable to see / feel it. It looks like the only way to get to the screw, without removing the entire top, is to close the top almost all the way. The screw should rotate into view. Unfortunately, getting to it is nigh impossible with Adam Ant helping. Gotta luv GM engineers.

a280z said:

Two of the smallest ones from this linkage pack, seems to work way better than the stupid nylon ones I keep replacing. The nylon stretches away over time then loosens up and out the tulip door linkage assembly below the pivot point.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ES5CQ8 -
Dorman 41017: Linkage Clip Assortment


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The OEM ones looked like this, I have been through many red/green knock offs (they are mirrored, hence the different color and part numbers)
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Also bent this bracket downwards a little to have the flaps open a bit sooner, as they were binding up when putting the top back up.

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Pics courtesy of DaveOC.

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O'Reilly Auto Parts also carries that Dorman kit. I believe it's part of Dorman's "Help" line.

a280z said:

Two of the smallest ones from this linkage pack, seems to work way better than the stupid nylon ones I keep replacing. The nylon stretches away over time then loosens up and out the tulip door linkage assembly below the pivot point.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ES5CQ8 -
Dorman 41017: Linkage Clip Assortment


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The OEM ones looked like this, I have been through many red/green knock offs (they are mirrored, hence the different color and part numbers)
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Also bent this bracket downwards a little to have the flaps open a bit sooner, as they were binding up when putting the top back up.

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Pics courtesy of DaveOC.

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I have a cracked driver's side that needs to be replaced. I already have the replacement. Can I replace it without dismantling the waterfall?

The tricky part is getting the metal lock clip out. Since the loading spring has to be reset that to is near impossible to accomplish with the panel still in. In the time you spend trying to do all of this you can pull the scuff panels then the side speaker mounts. Move the seats forward and pull the back water fall panel out it is only held in by clips. Then remove the phillip screws from the front and back of the tulip panel. The panel may have a bit of adhesive in the center but a gentle lifting will break it loose. Pay attention to the springs if you remove both sides as there is a left and right.