Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
7.
Disengage the gas support cylinder from the trunk hinge by prying the cylinder from the ball stud hinge to trunk lid ( Figure 1).
8.
Remove the bolts holding the trunk hinge to the trunk lid.
9.
Remove the bolts holding the trunk hinge to quarter panel.
10.
Remove the trunk hinge from vehicle.
11.
Position the new trunk hinge to vehicle.
12.
Loosely install the bolts holding the trunk hinge to the quarter panel.
13.
Loosely install the bolts holding the trunk hinge to the trunk lid.
14.
Align the trunk hinge to the marks made in step 3 and tighten all fasteners.
15.
Pull open the caps at both ends of the new gas support cylinder and install.
16.
Push in on the caps at each end of the gas support cylinder to engage the safety lock feature.
17.
Verify the fit of the trunk lid to deck panel, adjust as necessary.
18.
Repeat the procedure for the other side.
