Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L SOHC 24 Valve (1996)
Rear Defogger: Customer Interest
Rear Window Defogger - Is Inoperative
NUMBER: 08-001-02
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Jan. 21, 2002
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-009-01, DATED MAY 18, 2001, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. THIS IS A COMPLETE REVISION AND NO ASTERISKS HAVE BEEN USED TO HIGHLIGHT REVISIONS.
SUBJECT:
Rear Window Defogger Inoperative
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing and reorienting BOTH rear window defogger grid terminal clips so the tips face outboard, as necessary. Failure to
reorient the terminal clips may result in an additional failure.
NOTE:
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER MAY 01, 2001 (MDH 0501XX) HAVE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TERMINAL CLIPS ORIENTED WITH TIPS
FACING OUTBOARD.
MODELS:
2001 - 2002
(JR)
Sebring Convertible
1996 - 2000
(JX)
Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The rear window defogger is inoperative and defogger grid terminal(s) is separated from the rear window heating grid and/or may be broken.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the rear window grid terminals. If the grid terminals are securely fastened to the heating grid and the rear window defogger is inoperative further
diagnosis is required. If one or both clips have broken or separated from the heating grid, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
NOTE:
DO NOT USE A FLAME TYPE SOLDERING GUN OR SOLDERING GUN RATED GREATER THAN 500 WATTS, DAMAGE TO THE
GLASS COULD OCCUR.
REPAIR PROCEDURE: