Gamber-Johnson 7160-0020 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Dodge Charger Trunk Shelf 2011+

7160-0336 Upper Shelf Assembly
7160-0020 Lo wer Shelf Assembly

These instructions describe installing 7160-0336 Upper Shelf Assembly and 7160-0020 Lower Shelf Assembly
in 2011 and newer Dodge Charger vehicles.
The units can be installed individually or as a set.

Rev. C

Printing Spec: PS-001

7160-0336
Upper Shelf Assembly Installed

INST-527

7160-0020
Lower Shelf Assembly Installed

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required. Gamber-Johnson specifically disclaims any responsibility for the improper use or installation of its products not consistent with the original vehicle manufactures specifications
and recommendations, Gamber -Johnson product instruction sheets, or workmanship standards as endorsed through the Gamber-Johnson Certified Installer Program.

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Parts Lists

7160-0336 Upper Trunk Shelf - Dodge Charger 2011+

QTY

36"

1
1

1
1
1

2

1
1
1 7120-0541

PART NO.

13351

13340
13341

14377
14378
14379
14380

14381

14382

EDGE TRIM
RH DRAWER SLIDE

LH DRAWER SLIDE

LH SIDE MTG BRACKET
RH SIDE MTG BRACKET
UPPER TRAY
VERTICAL BRACKET
LH SLIDE STOP
RH SLIDE STOP
HARDWARE BAG - UPPER TRUNK TRAY

7120-0541 Hardware Bag - Upper Trunk Shelf

QTY

4

4

16

16

2

PART NO.

13349-0001
13350-0001

1173-1412

1503-1400

11043-0001

NYLOK NUT M10-1.5

WASHER FLAT M10 STEEL ZINC PLT
HEX HD MS .25-20UNC x .75 LG
NYLOK NUT .25-20UNC
.25 SELF-DRILLING SCREW

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

7160-0020 Dodge Charger Lower Trunk Shelf

QTY

1
2

1
1
1
1

PART NO.

13336

13339

13342

7120-0385
7130-0069
7130-0070

LOWER TRAY

SLIDE MTG BRACKET
SLIDE MTG BRACKET
HARDWARE BAG - LOWER TRUNK TRAY
RH SLIDE ASSEMBLY w/ STUDS
LH SLIDE ASSEMBLY w/STUDS

7120-0385 Hardware Bag - Lower Trunk Shelf

QTY

4

1

2

2

32"

1

1
4
6
4 1403-1400
6 1503-1400

PART NO.

12079-0005

13238-0001

13349-0002

13350-0002

13351

13352-0001

13353
13354

1173-1412

WASHER .25 EXT TOOTH
WASHER .44 FLAT

NYLOK NUT M12-1.75

WASHER M12 FLAT
EDGE TRIM
CARRIAGE BOLT .44-14 x 8.5"
WING NUT .44-14
VINYL CAP BLACK
.25-20UNC x .75 HEX HD SCREW
.25-20UNC HEX NUT
NYLOK NUT .25-20UNC

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

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Vehicle Preparation

Tools Needed for Installation

Tools Required

• Drill

• Ratchet wrench

• 7/16" Socket

• 1/2" Socket

• 17mm Deep Well Socket

• 19mm Socket

• 7/16" Wrench

If the vehicle has a full size spare, unscrew the spare tire retaining wing nut and
remove tire (see FIG. 1).

• 9/32" Drill Bit

• Large Flathead Screwdriver

• Knife

• Pliers

• Permanent Marker

Ratchet Wrench
1/2" Socket

Ratchet Wrench
19mm Socket

FIG. 1

Unscrew the jack and remove from the vehicle (see FIG. 2).
Remove the Spare Tire Support Base, use a 1/2" socket to remove bolts
securing it to the trunk floor.
The steps are similar for the space saver spare - remove from the vehicle

Pull up at each end of the seat base to release the retainers & remove the rear
seat base (see

FIG. 3

At the bottom of the seat back use a 19mm socket to remove two nuts
(see

FIG. 4).

FIG. 3).

FIG. 2

FIG. 4

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Large Flathead
Screwdriver

Vehicle Preparation (cont'd)

There are two spring clips located at each end of the seat back at the top, slide a
flathead screwdriver between the deck and the seat back (see
Depress the top of the clip & pull the seat back out.

FIG. 5 & FIG 6).

Drill
9/32" Drill Bit
Knife

FIG. 5

Repeat on the opposite side & remove the seat back (FIG. 7).

FIG. 7

FIG. 6

Installing Upper Tray Assembly - 7160-0336

At the front end of the trunk, from inside the rear seat area, cut away the carpet at
the edge of the metal seat back support framework to remove the overlapping
carpet in two places. This exposes the area needed for attaching the two Upper
Tray Slides (see

FIG. 8).

FIG. 8

Drill out the center of the existing slots to 9/32. This hole will be the forward most
mounting position for the Upper Slides. Repeat on the opposite side (see FIG. 9).

FIG. 9

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Installing Upper Tray Assembly - 7160-0336 (cont'd)

Ratchet Wrench
17mm Deep Well
Socket
Knife

Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16 Wrench
Knife

Fold back carpeting & padding from both wheel wells to expose shock absorber
mounting studs (see FIG 10).
Trim padding with a knife so Slide Mounting Brackets fit over the shock absorber
mounting studs (see
Attach the Slide Mounting Brackets to the shock absorber mounting studs using
two M10 flat washers & two M10 nuts.
Insure that the collars around the existing studs are fully through the mounting
bracket holes.

Replace the carpet and cut an openning allowing the Slide Brackets to pass
through (see FIG 12).
Cut an openning through the carpeting over the holes drilled in FIG 9.
Extend the Slides so the mounting holes are accesable.
Attach the Slides to Slide Mounting Brackets and to the holes drilled in FIG 9
with (3) 1/4-20 screws and nuts.
The screws must be installed from the Slide side and the nuts from the
bracket/carpet side for the Slides to move freely (see FIG 13).

FIG 11).

Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16" Wrench

FIG. 10

FIG. 12

Attach the Vertical Brackets to the Slides using (2) 1/4-20 screws & nuts.
If the Lower Shelf Assembly will be installed with a full size spare tire, the bottom
set of mounting holes should be used (see FIG 14).

Liner on the top side of the trunk can be removed to make space for equipment
on the top shelf. To remove the liner, undo (2) magnets along front edge & (5) push
pins located at center and corners.

To expose the proper mounting holes to Vertical Bracket, extend the Slide
completely, release the slide lock and move the middle section by hand.

FIG. 11

FIG. 13

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Installing Upper Tray Assembly - 7160-0336 (cont'd)

The screws must be installed from the slide side, with the screw heads inside the
slide assembly and the nuts must be installed from the bracket side (see FIG 14).
Attach the Upper Tray using (4) 1/4-20 screws & nuts (see FIG 15).

Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16" Wrench
Knife
Drill
9/32" Drill Bit

FIG. 14

Attach RH & LH Slide Stop Brackets to the metal backseat support framework
with (2) 1/4-20 screws, nuts and (2) .25 self-drilling screws (see FIG 16 & 18).
Trim the carpeting if nescessary to access the area (see FIG 17).

Use the existing hole in the framework to mount the upper hole.
Drive the .25 self-drilling screw thru the lower hole into the framework.

FIG. 16

FIG. 15

FIG. 17

FIG. 18

Slide the tray forward and back verifying it moves freely and that the slides
lock in the closed position.
Re-install the vehicles back seat.

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Installing Lower Tray Assembly - 7160-0020

Drill
9/32" Drill Bit
Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16" Wrench
Knife

FIG. 16

FIG.18

Reposition the Antenna Module clipped to the center edge of the trunk well (see FIG 16),
to the right side of the wire harness (see FIG 17).

Position the Rear Mounting Bracket on the edge of the trunk well.
Trim matting as required so bracket makes contact with the metal car floor (see FIG.

18).

The center notch & front edges of the bracket are formed to align with beads in the
trunk floor. Transfer 2 hole locations & drill out using 9/32" drill bit. Attach the bracket
using (2) 1/4-20 screws & nuts.

FIG. 17

Note: Vehicles shipped with a full sized spare tire will have an existing hole for
mounting the left side hole in the bracket. Drilling will be required for the right side
hole only. Remove the clip-on nuts to enable use of 1/4-20 screws & nuts.

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Installing Lower Tray Assembly - 7160-0020 (cont'd)

Drill
9/32" Drill Bit
Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16" Wrench
Knife

FIG. 19

FIG. 21

Place Slide Mtg Brackets over two studs found above the area the back seat
was attached.
Slot the raised area of the floor matting with a knife so Slide Mtg Brackets are
level when attached with (2) 12mm nuts (see FIG 19 & FIG 20).

Position the Slides so the levers release when pushed inward toward each
other (see FIG 21).
Extend the Slides so mounting holes are accessable.
Attach the Slides to the Slide Mtg Brackets and Rear Mtg Brackets with (4)
1/4-20 screws and nuts (see FIG 22).
The screws must be installed from the top (Slide) side and the nuts from the
bottom (floor mat) side, so the Slides move freely.

FIG. 20

FIG. 22

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Installing Lower Tray Assembly - 7160-0020 (cont'd)

Ratchet Wrench
7/16" Socket
7/16" Wrench

FIG. 23

Install the tray with the square holes closer to the trunk opening. Tighten the (4)
1/4-20 hex nuts over the external tooth washers & install (4) Black Vinyl Caps
over nuts.
Install 32" Edge Trim over the front edge of the tray.
Slide the tray forward and back verifying it moves freely and that the slides
lock in the closed position (see FIG 23).

The spare tire & jack can be attached to the lower tray using the 7/16" x 8.50"
long Carriage Bolt, 7/16" Washer, & 7/16" Wing Nut.

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