Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 1120

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Remove push–in fasteners holding headlining
to convertible top mechanism rearward of quarter
window.
(5) Remove tack strip trim panel.
(6) Remove shock cords along both sides of headlin-
ing.
(7) Remove roof bows from convertible top mecha-
nism.
(8) Slide roof bows from convertible top cover and
headlining.
(9) Remove nuts holding headlining straps to tack
strip.
(10) Disengage hook and loop fasteners holding
headlining above rear window.
(11) Separate headlining from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position headlining from vehicle.
(2) Engage hook and loop fasteners holding head-
lining above rear window.
(3) Install nuts holding headlining straps to tack
strip.
(4) Install roof bows from convertible top mechanism.
(5) Snap plastic retainer strips on headlining and
convertible top cover into channels on roof bows,
working from rear bow forward.
(6) Install shock cords along both sides of headlining.
(7) Install tack strip trim panel.
(8) Install push–in fasteners holding headlining to
convertible top mechanism rearward of quarter window.
(9) Install screws holding headlining to convertible
top header panel.
(10) Install convertible top header trim panel.
(11) Lower and secure convertible top.
CONVERTIBLE TOP STORAGE
RIGHT OR LEFT
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and secure convertible top.
(2) Lift tack strip trim panel as necessary to access
slots in convertible top storage area.
(3) Remove push in fastener in rear of side piece.
(4) Disengage slots in right/left convertible top
storage area from studs along jackscrew (Fig. 69).
(5) Separate right/left storage area from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position right/left convertible top storage area
in vehicle.
(2) Engage slot in right/left storage area to studs
along tack strip
(3) Install tack strip trim piece.
(4) Install push in fasteners to hold center and
side storage areas below seat belt bezel.
(5) Install push in fastener in rear of side piece.
Fig. 69 Right/Left Convertible Top Storage
(6)
(7)
CENTER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and secure convertible top.
(2) Remove tack strip trim panel as necessary.
(3) Remove right and left convertible top storage
area sections.
(4) Remove push–in fasteners holding center con-
vertible top storage section to rear of storage area
(Fig. 70).
(5) Remove push in fasteners holding center and
side storage areas below seat belt bezel.
(6) Pull rear of center storage area upward and
disengage front of center storage area from beauty
bar.
(7) Separate center storage area from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position center convertible top storage area in
vehicle.
(2) Engage front of center storage area under
beauty bar and push rear of center storage area
downward into position.
(3) Install push–in fasteners holding center con-
vertible top storage section to rear of storage area.
(4) Install push in fasteners to hold center and
side storage areas below seat belt bezel.
(5) Install right and left convertible top storage
area sections.
(6) Install tack strip trim panel.
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