Sebring Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
1. Remove the boot shelf and two sail springs from the old rear window assembly and install onto the new rear window assembly.
2. Place rear window locking strip on third bow.
Fig. 14
3. Insert the locking strip into the channel of the number three roof bow. A rubber mallet may be required to set locking strip into channel (Fig. 14).
CAUTION: Do not slide or pull the locking strip onto the number three bow.
NOTE: To ensure rear window is snapped into number three bow, flip assembly onto top to inspect snap in feature.
4. Install existing or new foam on the end of the bow using 1 inch black tape to secure foam to bow.
5. Install the rearmost stop screw on the number three bow.
6. Starting from the right side of the vehicle, locate the front edge of the cover assembly to the tacking strip (use measurements located in the
Remove procedures) and pull cover down until marking is one eighth of an inch below the top edge of the tacking strips.
NOTE: 1/8 inch measurement should be constant when stapling the cover assembly to prevent wrinkles.
7. Continue to staple right hand cover assembly to tacking strips. Work from the outboard to center line of the vehicle.
8. Repeat Step 6 for left side of the vehicle.
9. Install sail panel springs to front of cover assembly.
10. Install antenna mast.
11. Engage rear window elastic strap to number three roof bow.
12. Using the nuts, install the belt line tacking strips, starting with the center tack strip and working outboard.
13. Feed rear window defogger wire harness through the sleeves at each side of the rear window.
14. Connect rear window defogger wire connectors to terminals.
15. Engage the headliner at the rear sail panel.
16. Install shower curtain with push on nuts.
CAUTION: Make sure top well is not trapped under the tack strips.
17. Latch top and inspect for wrinkles.
