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Cover, Convertible: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Liftgate, Fasteners & Liftgate Hinge
GC0153450Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the decklid. Refer to DECKLID, CONVERTIBLE, REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Motor
    GC0153506Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Rear shelf trim panel removed for clarity.

  3. The roof can be opened or closed manually using a socket or the wrench provided in the vehicle's tool kit. Attach the tool being used to the motor (1), accessible in the opening located in the trim panel under the rear shelf and turn to cycle the roof.
    Fig 3: Decklid Cut Seal
    GC0153489Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the decklid cut seal (1) by peeling away on one side and working across.
    Fig 4: Rear Wind Deflector/Windscreen
    GC0153469Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the rear wind deflector/windscreen (1) by pulling up.
    Fig 5: Rear Shelf, Bracket & Retainers
    GC0153470Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the three fasteners securing the bracket (1) to the rear shelf (2).
  7. Remove the bracket (1).
  8. Remove the push pin retainers (3) from the rear shelf.
  9. Remove the rear shelf.
    Fig 6: B-pillar Trim Panel
    GC0153223Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the B-pillar trim panel retaining tabs/clips located at the bottom and upper rear areas. There is also a retaining tab that mates to the C-pillar. Repeat on the opposite side.
  11. Pull downward on the B-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
  12. Reposition the B-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 7: C-pillar Trim Panel
    GC0153493Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the C-pillar trim panel retaining tabs/clips and reposition the C-pillar trim panel (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 8: CHMSL Wiring Harness
    GC0153494Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Disconnect the CHMSL wiring harness.
  15. Detach the CHMSL wiring harness (1) from the cover.
  16. Remove the four fasteners (2) securing the CHMSL to the cover.
    Fig 9: CHMSL
    GC0153495Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Disengage the CHMSL harness grommet located on the cover.
  18. Remove the CHMSL (1) from the cover.
    Fig 10: Motor Cover Plate & Rivets
    GC0153472Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  19. Drill out the four rivets (1) securing the motor cover plate (2) and remove the plate.
  20. Remove the headliner fabric from the rear shield and the entire backlite/glass areas.
    Fig 11: Module & Motor
    GC0153471Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor (1) and the module (2).
  22. Detach the harness from the rear shelf.
    Fig 12: Four Fasteners
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  23. Remove the four fasteners (1) securing the tension bar.
    Fig 13: Tension Bar
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  24. Remove the tension bar (1).
    Fig 14: Tension Cable And Bracket
    GC0153498Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  25. Lift the cover up to expose the tension cable (2) and bracket (1).
  26. Using a china marker, mark the location for the bracket (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
  27. Remove the fastener securing the bracket (1) to the roof frame. Repeat on the opposite side.
  28. Separate the tension cable (2) from the bracket (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 15: Clip
    GC0153719Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  29. Remove the clip (1) from the backlite bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
  30. Separate the backlite bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 16: Fastener & Backlite/Glass Linkage
    GC0153499Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  31. Accessing from inside the vehicle, remove the fastener (2) and four washers from the backlite/glass linkage (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 17: Pin, Fastener & Headliner Tension Belt/Tether
    GC0153500Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  32. Using a small punch and needlenose pliers, disengage the pin (3) from the fastener (2). Repeat on the opposite side.
  33. Remove the headliner tension belt/tether (1) from the linkage. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 18: Fastener & Four Bow Cap
    GC0153501Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  34. Remove the fastener (1) securing the four bow cap (2). If replacing the cover, save the bolt and cap for re-use. Repeat on the opposite side.
  35. Detach the four bow.
    Fig 19: Roof & Front Bow Bolts
    GC0153508Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  36. Open the roof (1) fully until the front edge tilts back.
  37. Remove the front bow bolts (2). Repeat on the opposite side.
  38. Close the roof (1) to 3/4 open position.
    Fig 20: Rivet
    GC0153509Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  39. Drill out the rivet (1) securing the front tension belt to the front bow. Repeat on the opposite side.
  40. Remove the front bow tension belt. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 21: Second Bow Retainer
    GC0153510Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  41. Separate the cover from the second bow retainer (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 22: Rear Track Cover
    GC0153515Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  42. Detach the seal at the bottom of the rear track cover (1).
  43. Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the rear track cover (1) by prying up the outboard edge of the cover and rolling the track cover inward. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 23: Rear Stop Block
    GC0153518Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  44. Remove the fastener securing the rear stop block (1). Do not misplace the square nut insert.  Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 24: Top Stow Slider Block & Front Screw
    GC0153517Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  45. Disengage the top stow slider block (1) by turning the front screw (2) clockwise. Repeat on the opposite side.
  46. Slide the roof rearward to disengage the remaining roof bow blocks.
  47. Remove the cover.
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