2004 CHEVROLET SSR Owners Manual

4. Prepare to insert a tapping plate into the oor track
by locating the end of the plate that has the
shortest distance between the end of the plate and
the rst stud. The distance will measure
approximately 3.9 inches (100 mm).5. Insert a tapping plate into the tailgate end of the
oor track and slide it forward, making sure that
the three studs on the plate are facing upward.
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6. Place one of the side-saddle storage bins on the
oor track so that the studs on the tapping plate
line up with the holes in the bottom of the bin.7. Slide the locking tab forward in the side rail until the
hole in the middle lines up with the metal bracket
on the side-saddle storage bin.
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8. Insert one of the D-rings through the bracket and
locking plate and loosely tighten it to the side rail.
Be sure to use the D-rings supplied with the
side-saddle storage system that have 0.3 inches
(8 mm) studs. Using other D-rings will not work
because the studs will be too long and the storage
bins will not be secured properly. If you need
additional D-rings and locking tabs, contact your
dealer.
9. Loosely install the three wing nuts on the studs in
the bottom of the storage bin.10. Once the bin has been situated properly, fully
tighten the three wing nuts in the bottom of the
bin and the D-ring on the side rail.
11. Install the locking lid on the storage bin.
Each storage bin is delivered with two keys.
If additional keys are needed, your dealer can create
them using the key code imprinted on each key.
12. Repeat the above steps to install the other
storage bin.
To remove the storage bin(s), reverse the previous
steps.
Be sure to load items in the cargo area according to the
proper load limits. SeeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-32for more information.
Convertible Top
Roof Tonneau
Your vehicle has a roof tonneau that is raised or
lowered along with the convertible top using the
convertible top switch located on the center console
switchbank. See “Convertible Top Operation” following
in this section for more information.
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If you are unable to raise or lower your roof tonneau
using the convertible top switch, verify that the
cargo cover is closed. The roof tonneau will not raise or
lower if the cargo cover is open. SeeCargo Cover on
page 2-31and for more information. There will also be a
message displayed on the on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-48for more information on possible DIC
messages and how to clear them from the display.
If the cargo area is closed and you still cannot operate
the roof tonneau, check to see if a fuse is blown.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84for more
information.
Contact your dealer if you are still unable to operate the
roof tonneau.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau manually in the
event of a power loss. See “Convertible Top Operation”
for instructions.
Convertible Top Operation
Notice:If you operate the convertible top switch
continuously while the ignition is in ACCESSORY,
the battery will drain and you might not be able
to start your vehicle. Do not use the convertible top
switch for extended periods of time when the
ignition is in ACCESSORY.The ignition must be in RUN or ACCESSORY and your
foot must be on the brake in order to raise or lower
the convertible top. The cargo cover must also be closed
for the convertible top to work properly.
Operate the convertible top by pressing the convertible
top switch located on the console switchback. See
Center Console Switchbank on page 3-17for more
information on location.
{CAUTION:
Moving parts of the convertible top can be
dangerous. People can be injured by the
convertible top and its mechanism. Keep
people away from your vehicle when you are
lowering or raising the top.
a(Top Open):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to open the convertible
top. The windows will lower automatically when the top
begins to lower. Two chimes will sound when the
convertible top is fully opened.
b(Top Closed):Press and hold this symbol on
the convertible top switch to close the convertible
top. Two chimes will sound when the top is fully closed.
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If you cannot raise or lower the convertible top by using
your convertible top switch, you may need to replace
the fuse. SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-84
for more information.
If you still cannot operate your convertible top, contact
your dealer.
You may need to raise the roof tonneau and convertible
top manually in the event of a power loss. You will
need two people to lift the roof tonneau and convertible
top when using the following procedure. To manually
raise the roof tonneau and convertible top, do the
following:
1. Turn the ignition to OFF.
2. Be sure the cargo cover is closed. SeeCargo
Cover on page 2-31andRemote Keyless Entry
System Operation on page 2-4for more information.
3. Open both doors.
4. In the area behind the seats, locate the two sets of
cables behind the carpet aps. The cables on the
driver’s side of the vehicle are located behind
the tire inator kit. The tire inator kit must be
removed to access the cables. SeeTire Inator Kit
on page 5-67for instructions on how to remove
the tire inator kit.5. Locate the loops at the ends of the cables.
One has a red band on it, and the other has
a green band.
The cable with the green band opens the tonneau
latch, and the cable with the red band closes it.
6. Using the release tool from the convertible top,
hook the tool into the green loop.
The convertible top release tool is provided when
you purchase your new SSR from the dealer.
It is stored in the glovebox.
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7. Pull the green cable with the release tool upward at
a 45 degree angle until the cable is pulled tight and
the roof tonneau latch is released.
8. Repeat Steps 4 through 7 on the other side of the
vehicle.
9. You will know the latches have been released when
the roof tonneau can be raised. If you cannot raise
the roof tonneau, repeat Steps 4 through 7 on
both sides of the vehicle until the roof tonneau can
be raised.10. Lift up on the roof tonneau and raise it to the
upright position.
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11. Grasp the front panel of the convertible top and
pull up.
You will need more than one person to do this. One
person working on each side of the vehicle is best.12. Insert the front panel into the roof latches.
One person should hold the convertible top in the
closed position by pushing it up in the rear,
while another person performs the next steps.Driver’s side roof latch shown,
passenger’s side similar
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13. Remove the plastic cap
located between the
sun visors. Turn the cap
in either direction about
a quarter of a turn,
then pull downward to
remove it.
14. Slide the tool side of the
convertible top release
tool until the entire tool
forms a right angle as
shown.
15. Insert the convertible top release tool into the latch
closing mechanism between the sun visors and turn
it counterclockwise until the roof latches are
secured and the convertible top is fully closed.
Then replace the plastic cap.
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