Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual — part 667

RIGHT FRONT WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the screws and remove the fender trim

(Fig. 10).

(2) Remove right front wheel. (Refer to 22 -

TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)

(3) Remove the eight push pin fasteners, two

screws and remove the splash shield. (Fig. 14).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the wheelhouse splash shield and install

the eight push pin fasteners and two screws.

(2) Install the wheel assembly. (Refer to 22 -

TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)

SIDE VIEW MIRROR

REMOVAL

(1) Remove side view mirror cover (Fig. 15).
(2) Remove the door trim panel (Refer to 23 -

BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).

(3) Disconnect power window mirror motor wire

connector, if so equipped.

(4) Disengage wire harness grommet from mirror

flag, if so equipped.

(5) Disconnect manual mirror adjuster from side

mirror cover, if so equipped.

(6) Remove nuts attaching side view mirror to mir-

ror flag (Fig. 16).

(7) Remove side view mirror from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Feed power mirror wire harness through hole

in mirror flag and seat grommet. Do not pull on wire
harness to seat grommet, if so equipped.

(2) Route adjuster cables through hole in mirror

flag, grommet. Do not pull on cables to seat grommet.

(3) Position side view mirror to vehicle.
(4) Install nuts attaching side view mirror to mir-

ror flag.

Fig. 14 SPLASH SHIELD

1 - PUSH PIN FASTENERS
2 - SPLASH SHIELD

Fig. 15 Side View Mirror Cover

1 - MIRROR FLAG
2 - SIDE VIEW MIRROR COVER
3 - FASTENERS

Fig. 16 Side View Mirror

1 - SIDE VIEW MIRROR
2 - MIRROR FLAG/GLASS CHANNEL
3 - WIRE CONNECTOR

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(5) Engage push in fastener attaching power mir-

ror wire connector to inner door panel, if so equipped.

(6) Engage power mirror motor wire connector.
(7) Install door trim panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).

(8) Connect cables to adjuster on side view mirror

cover.

(9) Install side view mirror cover.

SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS

REMOVAL

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PRO-
TECTION WHEN SERVICING THE MIRROR ASSEM-
BLY. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FROM BRO-
KEN GLASS.

(1) Carefully pull/pry the broken glass holder from

the mirror assembly.

(2) Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connec-

tors from the terminals on the mirror glass holder, if
equipped.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: It is important to make sure the motor is
square to the glass holder (attaching fingers) prior
to glass holder attachment, otherwise the glass
holder could be installed incorrectly causing poor
retention and possible repeat failure.

(1) Position the new mirror glass holder to the

mirror assembly.

NOTE: Position the mirror glass holder so that the
moisture drain hole on the mirror glass holder
assembly is facing downward.

(2) Align the mirror glass holder’s attaching fin-

gers to the mirror motor housing.

NOTE: Ensure that the protective rubber cover of
the mirror motor housing is positioned correctly
around the bottom of the fingers area.

(3) Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass

holder assembly into place while at the same time
supporting the housing assembly from the backside
with the other hand.

NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the
center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror
glass holder’s attaching fingers to the correspond-
ing fingers on the housing assembly. One or more
clicks may be heard when finger engagement takes
place.

(4) Verify retention of the mirror glass holder

assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror
glass holder.

SPOILER

REMOVAL

REMOVAL - JR-41

(1) Remove the decklid cover if necessary. (Refer to

23

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BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-

GATE/COVER - REMOVAL)

(2) Remove the four nuts and remove the spoiler

(Fig. 17).

Fig. 17 SPOILER - JR-41

1 - DECKLID
2 - SPOILER
3 - NUTS

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SIDE VIEW MIRROR (Continued)

REMOVAL - JR-27

(1) Remove the decklid cover if necessary. (Refer to

23

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BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAIL-

GATE/COVER - REMOVAL)

(2) Remove the three nuts (Fig. 18).
(3) Using a trim stick or a suitable tool release the

double sided tape attaching spoiler to the decklid
(Fig. 19).

(4) Raising the rear edge of spoiler so the studs

clear the decklid and remove the spoiler.

(5) Clean area by remove all of the double sided

tape and thoroughly clean the area with MOPAR

t

Super Kleen, or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION - JR-41

(1) Install the spoiler and nuts (Fig. 17).
(2) Tighten nuts to 3 N·m (30 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install the decklid cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/COVER

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INSTALLATION)

INSTALLATION - JR-27

(1) Clean the area of the decklid and spoiler that

is to be bonded, with an alcohol based cleaner.

(2) Install double sided tape to the spoiler if neces-

sary.

(3) Peel the backing from tape on the bottom side

of spoiler (Fig. 19).

(4) Position spoiler on the decklid aligning studs to

holes and spoiler into position.

(5) Press firmly on the leading edge of spoiler to

assure adhesion.

(6) Raise decklid and install nuts attaching spoiler

to the decklid. Tighten nuts to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 18).

(7) Close decklid.

TAPE STRIPE

REMOVAL - ADHESIVES

(1) Mark reference points before removing.
(2) Using a heat gun gently apply heat in a circu-

lar motion to loosen the adhesive bond.

(3) Using the trim stick C 4755 or equivalent, lift

up and peel away badging /tape from panel, using a
heat gun as you go.

(4) Clean off all traces of adhesive from the pan-

el(s) with a general purpose adhesive remover.

INSTALLATION - ADHESIVES

(1) Clean panel surface with isopropyl alcohol.
(2) Remove paper carrier and align badging/tape to

reference points or adjacent panel.

(3) Install and press securely, using a plastic

spreader to eliminate all air bubbles.

(4) Remove top protective carrier.
(5) Clean away any reference points.

Fig. 18 SPOILER ATTACHING NUTS

1 - ATTACHING NUT (S)
2 - DECKLID

Fig. 19 SPOILER

1 - SPOILER ASSEMBLY
2 - DOUBLE BACK TAPE
3 - DECK LID

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SPOILER (Continued)

HOOD

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ADJUSTER BUMPER

REMOVAL

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INSTALLATION

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HINGE

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

INSTALLATION

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HOOD

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

INSTALLATION

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LATCH

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

INSTALLATION

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LATCH RELEASE CABLE

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

INSTALLATION

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PROP ROD

REMOVAL

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INSTALLATION

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ADJUSTER BUMPER

REMOVAL

(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Rotate hood adjuster bumper counterclockwise.
(3) Remove hood adjuster bumper from headlamp

reinforcement (Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION

(1) Ensure that hood overslam bumpers proper

position (Fig. 2).

(2) Start hood adjuster bumper into headlamp

reinforcement (Fig. 1).

(3) Rotate hood adjuster bumper clockwise. Adjust

hood adjuster bumper to achieve a hood height that
is flush across the top surfaces along fenders.

(4) Close hood.

HINGE

REMOVAL

(1) Support hood on the side that requires hinge

replacement.

(2) Mark hinge attachment locations with a grease

pencil or other suitable device to aid installation.

(3) Remove cowl cover (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-

RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).

(4) Remove bolts attaching hood to hinge.
(5) Remove bolts attaching hood hinge to load

beam inner and remove hinge from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) If necessary, paint new hinge before installa-

tion.

(2) Place hinge in position on vehicle.

Fig. 1 HOOD ADJUSTER BUMPER

1 - HOOD ADJUSTER BUMPER
2 - HEADLAMP REINFORCEMENT

Fig. 2 HOOD OVERSLAM BUMPER

1 - OVERSLAM BUMPER
2 - HOOD

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HOOD

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