1996-2006 Chrysler Sebring is installation guide is for installing the convertible top on all models of the 1996 through 2006 Chrysler Sebring. SIERRA Tops are available in both vinyl and cloth materials. e images in this installation guide are for the vinyl top, however if you purchased a cloth top, the steps are exactly the same. For 1996-2006 models you can reuse your existing convertible top headliner. As you remove the head- liner make notes on how it was installed and keep all hardware as these instructions do not include com- plete information about removing and re-attaching the headliner. Convertible Top Installation Guide MATERIALS NEEDED: • Torx, Phillip and flat screwdrivers • 13mm socket • 2” putty knife • Clip removal tool • Box cutter • Upholstery stapler with ½” staples • Wire cutter • Contact cement adhesive • 2” Black or Silver duct tape • Flat-tip pliers • Rubber mallet • 6” straight pick • Industrial scissor • 3’ hanger wire
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A U T O T O P S & S E A T SSIERRA
1996-2006 Chrysler Sebring
This installation guide is for installing the convertible top on all models of the 1996 through 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
SIERRA Tops are available in both vinyl and cloth materials. The images in this installation guide are for the vinyl top, however if you purchased a cloth top, the steps are exactly the same.
For 1996-2006 models you can reuse your existing convertible top headliner. As you remove the head-liner make notes on how it was installed and keep all hardware as these instructions do not include com-plete information about removing and re-attaching the headliner.
SIERRA Auto Tops & Seats convertible tops, headliners and related products are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the time of shipment from our facility. The warranty applies to the original owner and is not transferrable. FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE THE UNIT IS DELIVERED TO THE FIRST RETAIL PURCHASER:
• Failure of the glass window bond to the topping material
FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM THE DATE THE UNIT IS DELIVERED TO THE FIRST RETAIL PURCHASER:
• Cracking or breaking of plastic components • Delamination of the deck seams
ITEMS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANY FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME:
• Rips, tears, or discoloration of the topping material and stitching • Seals and gaskets • Dealer and/or purchaser installed parts and accessories • Installation on the vehicle • Glass window breakage or cracking • Zippers and fasteners
CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY INCLUDING:
• use for any purpose other than normal private use including rental and promotion • altering the convertible top in any manner without written approval of SIERRA • misuse, negligence or accident • installation of any part or accessory without written approval from SIERRA
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty is subject to certain conditions and limitations including, but not limited to, the following:
• Any part of a SIERRA convertible top that is found to be defective under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced using either new or reconditioned parts at the discretion of SIERRA.
• In determining what constitutes a failure under the terms of this warranty the decision of SIERRA shall be final. • This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to subsequent purchasers. • SIERRA does not accept any responsibility in connection with the installation of any of its products. • SIERRA does not undertake responsibility to any purchaser for warranty express or implied by any of its dealers,
distributors or agents beyond that which is contained herein. • Without regard to an alleged defect of its products SIERRA under any circumstances does not assume responsibility
for loss of time, inconvenience, revenue, or other consequential damage including, but not limited to, expenses for telephone, food, lodging, travel, loss or damage to the vehicle the products are installed on or loss or damage to personal property of the purchaser or user of the products.
• SIERRA reserves the right to make changes in the design of, improvements of, or warranty of its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to provide the same for any products theretofore manufactured.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on or exclusions to warranties, therefore some of the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty affords you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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Figure 1. Removing side front rubber weather seals
Figure 2. Removing the Torx screws
STEP 1.
For 2001 through 2006 mod-els only, begin by removing the side front weather seals from the frame.
Remove torx screws to release molded cover and metal strip from header.
STEP 2.
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STEP 3.
Carefully remove staples across header and release Top front edge from frame.
Remove screws to release side tension cables from frame and pull out cables from Top.
STEP 4.
Figure 3. Remove staples across header.
Figure 4. Remove screws to release tension cables.
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STEP 5.
Continued...remove screws to release side tension cables from frame and pull out cables from Top.
Remove screws to release Top side support straps from frame.
STEP 6.
Figure 5. Continue removing screws.
Figure 6. Remove screws to release Top side support.
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STEP 7.
Remove rear quarter rubber weather seals and metal rails from frame to release Top.
Continued... remove rear quarter rubber weather seals and metal rails from frame to release Top.
STEP 8.
Figure 7. Remove rear quarter weather seals.
Figure 8. Continue removing weather seals.
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STEP 9.
Remove crossbow lock screws to release Top support retainer at-tachments from frame.
Continued... remove crossbow lock screws to release Top support retainer attachments from frame.
STEP 10.
Figure 9. Remove crossbow lock screws.
Figure 10. Continue removing lock screws.
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STEP 11.
Carefully cut rear quarters of old Top and remove to gain easy ac-cess at lower attachment.
Remove screws to release head-liner and carpet from tacking rails to access bolt nuts.
STEP 12.
Figure 11. Cut rear quarters of old Top.
Figure 12. Remove screws to release headliner.
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STEP 13.
Continued...remove screws to release headliner and carpet from tacking rails to access bolt nuts.
Remove 13mm bolt nuts to re-lease tacking rails and disconnect window defrost plugs.
STEP 14.
Figure 13. Continue removing headliner.
Figure 14. Remove nuts to release tacking rails.
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STEP 15.
Continued...remove 13mm bolt nuts to release tacking rails and disconnect window defrost plugs.
Protect vehicle first, lift out tack-ing rails from well compartment and release end springs.
STEP 16.
Figure 15. Disconnect window defrost connectors.
Figure 16. Lift out tacking rails.
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STEP 17.
Continued...protect vehicle first, lift out tacking rails from well compartment and release end springs.
Before separating Top from tack-ing rails, chalk mark position points for replacement Top.
STEP 18.
Figure 17. Release end springs.
Figure 18. Mark chalk position points.
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STEP 19.
Continued...before separating Top from tacking rails, chalk mark po-sition points for replacement Top.
Carefully start to separate Top from tacking rails by removing staples.
STEP 20.
Figure 19. Continue marking points on tacking rail.
Figure 20. Separate Top from tacking rail.
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STEP 21.
Chalk mark position points for support rubber strips and web-bing straps then separate.
Continued...chalk mark position points for support rubber strips and webbing straps then separate.
STEP 22.
Figure 21. Chalk mark position points for support strips.
Figure 22. Mark webbing straps and separate.
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STEP 23.
Continue to remove staples to separate window section from tacking rail.
Remove support tapes and lock screws from 4th bow to free glass window from frame.
STEP 24.
Figure 23. Remove staples to separate old top from tacking rail.
Figure 24. Remove support tapes and lock screws.
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STEP 25.
Continued...remove support tapes and lock screws from 4th bow to free glass window from frame.
Slide upper window retainer into 4th bow and secure by carefully tapping with rubber mallet.
STEP 26.
Figure 25. Remove lock screws to free glass window.
Figure 26. Slike window retainer into bow.
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STEP 27.
Chalk center position of window and tacking rail, match both lower edges to start stapling.
Position 4” webbing straps (back-side mark) to lower and inside edge of tacking rail to staple.
STEP 28.
Figure 27. Chaclk center position and staple
Figure 28. Staple wibbing straps.
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STEP 29.
Position window side panels to marked location and start staple with support rubber strips.
Position Top onto marked tacking rails, match pre-marked dots (3) to lower edge of tacking rail and start staple.
STEP 30.
Figure 29. Staple window side panels w/ support strips.
Figure 30. Staple to tacking rail.
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STEP 31.
Position Top onto marked tacking rails, match pre-marked dots (3) to lower edge of tacking rail and start staple.
Carefully cut bolt nut opening on all tacking rails.
Connect support end springs to Top and tacking rail, apply sup-port duct tape to 4th bow.
STEP 32.
Figure 31. Cut bolt nut opening on all tacking rails.
Figure 32. Connect support end springs.
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STEP 33.
Continued...connect support end springs to Top and tacking rail, apply support duct tape to 4th bow.
Lower window section into top well compartment, secure tacking rails to vehicle (hand tighten first) using centering rings and bolt nuts.
STEP 34.
Figure 33. Apply support duct tape to bow.
Figure 34. Secure tacking rails to vehicle.
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STEP 35.
Run defrost wire thru window pockets and connect plug to glass window pins.
Attach Top support retainers to crossbows secure with rubber mallet and lock screws.
STEP 36.
Figure 35. Run defrost wiring through pockets.
Figure 36. Attach support retainers.
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STEP 37.
Continued...attach Top support retainers to crossbows secure with rubber mallet and lock screws.
Insert hanger wire from rear cable pocket, attach cable to wire and carefully slide wire out.
STEP 38.
Figure 37. Lock screws to secure.
Figure 38. Insert hanger through hold down cable pocket.
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STEP 39.
Secure tension cable/spring and Top side support straps to frame.
Continued...secure tension cable/spring and Top side support straps to frame.
STEP 40.
Figure 39. Secure tension cable.
Figure 40. Secure side support to frame.
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STEP 41.
Apply adhesive across Top, header and side pockets, after 5 minutes of dry time (frame partially open) connect header edge into side pockets.
Continued...apply adhesive across Top, header and side pockets, after 5 minutes of dry time (frame partially open) connect header edge into side pockets.
STEP 42.
Figure 41. Apply adhesive accross header.
Figure 42. Connect header edge to side pockets.
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STEP 43.
Position frame closer to wind-shield post and without force attach Top across header.
Carefully cut excess material across header and attach header cover and metal strip.
STEP 44.
Figure 43. Attach Top accross header.
Figure 44. Cut excess material.
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STEP 45.
Continued...carefully cut excess material across header and attach header cover and metal strip.
For 2001-06 models only, attach side front rubber weather seals to frame.
STEP 46.
Figure 45. Attach header cover to metal strip.
Figure 46. Attach side front weath seals on 2001-2005 models.
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STEP 47.
Retract frame to close position. Apply adhesive to rear quarter channels, after dry time stretch Top flaps and attach.
Continued...retract frame to close position. Apply adhesive to rear quarter channels, after dry time stretch Top flaps and attach.
STEP 48.
Figure 47. Apply adhesive to rear quarter channels.
Figure 48. Stretch Top flaps and attach.
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STEP 49.
Frame partially open, secure metal rails to frame and attach rubber weather seals.
Continued...frame partially open, secure metal rails to frame and attach rubber weather seals.
STEP 50.
Figure 49. Secure metai rails to frame.
Figure 50. Attach rubber weather seals.
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STEP 51.
Retract frame to close position, tighten 13mm nuts to secure tack-ing rails to vehicle.
Secure carpet cover and headliner support straps to tacking rail.
STEP 52.
Figure 51. Secure tacking rails to vehicle.
Figure 52. Secure carpet cover.
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STEP 53.
Continued...secure carpet cover and headliner support straps to tacking rail.
Figure 53. Secure headliner support straps to tacking rail.
DISCLAIMER
These instructions are provided as a guide to assist the professional install this product and no representations or warranties are implied as to their completeness and accuracy. From time to time, modifications to the design of the product may occur, and this guide may not reflect all such modifications.
If you have any questions about the product or this installation guide please contact the reseller from whom you purchased this product.
WE PROVIDE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AS A GUIDE ONLY AND RECOMMEND YOU USE A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. SIERRA NOR ITS DISTRIBUTORS, AFFILIATES, OR RESELLERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE OR DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT THAT MAY OCCUR DURING INSTALLATION.
