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Hinge, Primary Convertible Top: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Convertible Top-Vertical Position
GC0122810Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the rear and side trunk trim panels. Refer to PANEL, TRUNK TRIM, REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the appropriate quarter trim panel. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
  3. Place the top (2) in the vertical position.
  4. Remove the header and front side rail trim fasteners and carefully pull down on the trim disengaging the retainers.
  5. Remove the two lower push-pins from the middle rail trim panel and carefully pull the trim disengaging the retainers.
    NOTE:

    Do not remove the rear backlite from the rear panel.

  6. Remove the top cover back to the rear panel. The top cover and rear panel will be removed from the vehicle at the same time. Refer to COVER, FOLDING TOP, REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the mattress pad.
    Fig 2: Number 2 And 3 Bow, Springs & Fasteners
    GC0122878Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Lower the top to the header. Do not latch at the header.
  9. Remove the springs (4) from the 2/3 bow (2 and 3).
  10. Remove the 2/3 mounting fasteners (1) and remove from the convertible top.
  11. Place the top in the vertical position.
  12. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  13. Disconnect the heated backlite electrical connectors.
  14. Remove the middle side rail weather-strips on both sides.
  15. Remove the rear panel with the top cover from the vehicle. Refer to TOP, FOLDING, REAR PANEL, REMOVAL - CONVERTIBLE TOP, CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP UNIQUE COMPONENTS or TOP, FOLDING, REMOVAL  - CONVERTIBLE TOP, RETRACTABLE HARD TOP UNIQUE COMPONENTS.
    Fig 3: Forward Rail, Rear Side Rail Weatherstrips & Fasteners
    GC0122881Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Remove the bolts to the front header casting assembly (12) and remove from header casting.
  17. Remove the hydraulic cylinder from the hinge. Refer to CYLINDER, FOLDING TOP HYDRAULIC, REMOVAL  - CONVERTIBLE TOP, CONVERTIBLE SOFT TOP UNIQUE COMPONENTS or CYLINDER, FOLDING TOP HYDRAULIC, PANEL TO PANEL, REMOVAL  - CONVERTIBLE TOP, RETRACTABLE HARD TOP UNIQUE COMPONENTS.
    Fig 4: Z Bracket - Fasteners
    GC0122883Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  18. Make marks with a scribe or grease pencil to align the rail upon installation.
  19. Remove the bolts (1) to the center rail assembly (2) and remove from vehicle.
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