on my 2001 convertible when moving the top the toneu cover will not stay up is there something in the lid to keep the cover up?

 

Yep. You need to replace the struts that hold the tonneau cover up. Just make sure you order the correct struts as they are a different length than the struts for the trunks and rear hatches.

 

Just replaced mine. $19 on Amazon. U Tube videos available with installation details

 

There are videos on you tube that show you how to replace them. They're not located in the most convenient place like the trunk and hood.

 

thanks I look and did not notice any but will look futher

 

Crawl into the trunk............they could be missing

 

Did mine several years ago and were are a PITA to replace. Hope you are a medium to small frame and your body can flex.

 

My C-5 is a "targa top", so I don't have those struts to worry about, but your comment got me thinking....other than the electrical connections, for the seat adjustment, which can be annoying to reach and disconnect, removing the seats isn't all that difficult, and it could provide some extra working room.....

 

When I changed mine, I had my 13 year-old daughter (at the time) climb into the back of the trunk to help remove the clips from the struts while I held up the cover. Easy peasy!

 

is there a cover to hide the tonneau struts? if not mine must be missing. Took a quick look last night and didnot see and ball tips or strut under the body between tonneau and trunk lid can't be that hard to see and get to and body got pictures of theirs?

 

To see the back of the strut you have to climb in the trunk. Not an easy task but I am 6'3", 230# and I have done this more than once. Watch the video I posted earlier in this thread. There are more videos available if you search on google. The forward end of the strut can be seen from behind the seat if you hold the cover up. WATCH THE VIDEO! Observe how to unsnap the retainers. Buy the new ones and practice on them. After it is done you'll think it was easy.

 

This is a good one

 

Hey everyone, I just replaced mine following DDaaryl's video. It's an EXCELLENT video. Thanks, Daaryl!

Took me about 30 minutes. It is a bit of a challenge because the struts are somewhat hidden under the very top of the rear fenders. To see them, you have to get your head way into the trunk, then look upward. I'm 71 years old, 6'1", and not all that flexible anymore, but if I can do it, you young flexible guys and gals can do it too. Just make sure you have a long towel to put over the back of the car between the trunk opening and the rear bumper because you'll have your belly or side resting on that area and you don't want to scratch your baby!

Basically, I went into the trunk about 1/2 way, headfirst, then rolled a bit so that I could look upward and see where the struts are attached. (somewhat of a rib buster, ugh) I had a short plastic step stool just behind the car so that my legs and feet had a little support rather than letting them dangle in midair.

And when you put the new ones on, just like Daaryl showed in the video, BE SURE to put the tail end (back of the car) on first, because the new struts won't compress enough to install both ends from the trunk, So, you'll need to close the trunk, then open the tonneau cover (because the car's system won't allow both lids to be open at once) and push the front end of the struts on from the open tonneau cover area.

Since the struts will be off before you do that, the cover won't stay open, so you'll need a prop rod, or a helper to keep the cover open. I asked Mrs. Unobtanium and she came through like a champ. (I love that woman!)

Cheers,
U-254