Saturn Sky Actuator Clip Replacement

[@Signme0011]

Thank you so much for the informative video!

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

Absolutely, and thank you for the kind words!

[@TimWatsonitstim]

Thanks! Very helpful!

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

You're very welcome, and thank you!

[@loisalfaro6617]

Did you ever have to replace the tulip flap onto the pin in the hole? Mine has come loose on both sides and I can't get it back on.

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

No, I haven't had to replace the Tulip flap yet, the Service Manual also gives no hints on how to remove it that I know of. There was a thread on one of the forums you could check out to see if it helps you any. I'll provide the link for you below. I hope this helps! Link: www.skyroadster.com/threads/tulip-door-installation.94889/#post-1292221

[@johnpeed5440]

This is great, but how do you replace the cable when the pot metal end breaks off?

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

Apologies for taking so long to reply, I wanted to make sure and provide you with pictures to better see what I explain. When replacing the Actuator Cable itself, of course you will disconnect the "L" shaped connection from the clip, following the cable down you will see a plastic cylinder with a spring inside, this cylinder is only held in place and can be removed with ease by pulling it way from the bracket holding it. Following the cable further you will see that it snakes around a bit but wraps around a small portion of the folding top frame towards the bottom. The end of the cable will be held on by a simple screw. You can gain a better access to this screw by raising the top halfway to where it balances on itself and reach under the top through the back towards the trunk. This screw must also snake around and under the frame piece as you will see in the pictures I provide in the link below. If you need any more help with instructions or examples I will do my best to help. Link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GGo6uGgJntOm4VzaMYhbvUY-Bo3yLZnF?usp=drive_link

[@johnpeed5440]

Thank you so much@@Kaswells_Kappa ! That helps a great deal!

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

@johnpeed5440 Awesome! You're so welcome, I'm glad to hear it's exactly what you needed. Good luck with the replacement!

[@Masterchief68]

Problem I have is the black piece that clip plugs into is missing!

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

I apologize for the delayed response, I was doing some research on your missing piece. The piece is a bracket, also called a retainer, and is a discontinued part. They can still be found on eBay but will be a bit pricey, being they are no longer available. You can also contact a gentleman named "Hoosier" on the Saturn Sky Forum as he is a well known parts dealer. To install or replace them, it is simply held on by a clip. The part numbers can be found below. Good luck with your search! Drivers Side: 15280138 Passengers Side: 15280137

[@Masterchief68]

Thanks, I went on eBay and ordered some. They are selling them as a pair for fifty bucks! But hey, what can you do!

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

Anytime, glad you found what you need, sometimes you do what you gotta do!

[@terencebrownlee202]

How do I replace the panel?

[@Kaswells_Kappa]

I have no experience removing this part, and there is nothing in the service manual regarding its replacement, but there are some on the skyroadster forum who have. Here's a link to a thread where they discuss how to remove the panel and reinstall it. Good luck! Link: www.skyroadster.com/threads/tulip-door-installation.94889/#post-1292221