Convertible trunk

SCOTT CARPENTER2

MEMBER
2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2.4L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
86,000 MILES

So a while back my convertible top got stuck in the up position. A cable had broken apart that goes in the motor that raises the trunk lid up and down. So disconnected the pistons so that I could lower it manually, effectively rendering the convertible useless. I have since fixed the cable and motor. Now I just need to open the trunk and reconnect everything else. Is there a way to manually disengage the locks so I can open it? The trunk opens fine in normal trunk operation. I need to get it to open for convertible operation, if that makes sense.

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STEVE W.

MECHANIC
13,490 POSTS

Unlock the rear of the trunk lid with the key. Go in and on the side of the hydraulic pump there is a release valve. Release it and then push down on the cylinders until the deck latches release. Then have a helper grab one side of the lid and you on the other, lift and pull toward the rear to put the lid into service position. Put a prop rod in place to hold it open.
Tighten the control valve.
Reverse the process to close it.