Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Convertible Top Motor: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENT - HYDRAULIC MOTOR/PUMP BLEEDING PROCEDURES
After replacing any component of the power lift mechanism or if convertible top does not start to raise within 2 seconds after the switch is activated,
bleed the convertible top motor/pump assembly
1. Raise the top to the full up position. Do not latch folding top.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion, seat back and quarter trim panels.
3. Completely detach cylinders from attachment points (mounting bracket nuts and pivot bolts attaching cylinder shafts to top linkage). Cylinders will
be extended.
4. Remove motor from floor panel. Keep motor connected to wire harness.
5. Hold cylinders upside down (cylinder rod pointing down).
6. Hold motor/pump assembly with reservoir up. The rubber fill plug will be at the top.
7. Raise motor/pump assembly to at least 2 inches above the horizontal rear seat back reinforcement.
8. Cycle system at least once, making sure cylinders can extend without obstruction. Allow for two to three seconds stall. There may be a percolating
or gurgling sound, which indicates that the procedure is working.
9. Hold cylinders in normal position and cycle system at lease once, making sure cylinders can extend without obstruction. Allow for two to three
seconds stall. There may be a percolating or gurgling sound, which indicates that the procedure is working. At this point, any air in the system has
migrated to the reservoir.
10. Retract cylinders completely and remove the rubber fill plug from reservoir. Fluid level may be low.
11. Remove the rubber fill plug from reservoir. Fluid level may be low.
CAUTION: THE MOTOR/PUMP ASSEMBLY MUST REMAIN IN THE CURRENT POSITION UNTIL THE RUBBER FILLER PLUG IS
REINSTALLED.
12. Fill the hydraulic system by adding Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid to the reservoir. The fluid level should be 13 - 20 mm (1/2 - 3/4
inch) below the top of the reservoir.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE FOLDING TOP SWITCH WHILE FILL PLUG IS NOT INSTALLED ON MOTOR ASSEMBLY.
13. Install rubber fill plug.
14. Secure motor/pump assembly into floor panel mounts. Extend cylinders.
15. Place the cylinders into original position with hose fittings pointing fitting rearward.
16. Install pivot bolt attaching cylinder shaft to top linkage. Torque properly Ensure all rod eye components are present (foam, plastic bushing and
plastic lock washer).
17. Install cylinder mounting bracket and nut. Torque properly Ensure all trunnion split bushings are present. Tap folding top switch to adjust cylinder
length, if needed.
WARNING: HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS PRODUCE ENOUGH FORCE TO PRODUCE SEVERE INJURY IN CASE OF PUNCHING.
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM MOVING HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS.
18. Install all hydraulic line clips and secure hydraulic lines to body.
19. Verify system operation.
20. Install the quarter trim panels.
21. Install rear seat back and cushion and ensure that the seat back/seat cushion do not pinch or kick the lines.
22. Verify system operation.
