Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
2.
Remove screws attaching door latch striker to B-pillar (Figure 1).
3.
Separate latch striker from vehicle.
NOTE:
BE SURE TO CHECK FOR ANY SHIMS BETWEEN DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND B-PILLAR. IF ANY SHIMS ARE FOUND, THEY MUST
BE REINSTALLED WITH THE NEW DOOR LATCH STRIKER TO OBTAIN PROPER DOOR OPERATION.
4.
Position new door latch striker and any shims on vehicle.
5.
Loosely install screws attaching the latch striker to the B-pillar.
6.
Align the latch striker to marks on B-pillar made in step one.
7.
Torque all screws to 28 Nm (250 in lbs).
8.
Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door latch striker as necessary.
9.
Repeat procedure for other side as needed.
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-15-98
Date: 980424
Door(s) - Rattles Going Over Bumps
NO: 23-15-98
GROUP: Body
DATE: Apr. 24, 1998
SUBJECT:
Door(s) Rattles Going Over Bumps
MODELS:
1996 - 1998 (JX) Sebring Convertible
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO ALL VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY, 7-1998 (MDH O1-07-XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Door(s) rattle when going over bumps or other similar complete vehicle movements.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify customer concern to determine if one or both doors are rattling, proceed to the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04780259
Striker, Door Latch (Left or Right)
POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No:
23-41-04-92
0.2 Hrs.
Striker, Door Latch
Replace - One Side
23-41-04-93
0.3 Hrs.
Striker, Door Latch
Replace - Both Sides
FAILURE CODE: P8 - New Part
Repair Procedure
This bulletin involves the replacement of the door latch striker on one or both doors, with a new door latch striker.
1.
Mark the outline of the door latch striker on B-pillar to aid in installation.