Sebring LXI Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
1.
Remove the headliner strap by removing the screw from the carpet, then pull the headliner away from the terminal clip area, (Fig. 1).
2.
Remove the wire connector from the terminal clip. If the terminal clip is broken and a portion of the clip is still attached to the heating grid,
remove the portion of the clip remaining in the wire connector.
NOTE:
PLACE A PROTECTIVE MAT BELOW THE CLIP AREA TO CATCH ANY SOLDER THAT MAY DRIP OFF OF THE GLASS.
3.
If clip has come loose from the glass, skip to step 5.
4.
Apply heat with a solder gun to the portion of the terminal clip on the glass until the solder starts to flow, remove the clip then smooth the solder.
Wait 5 minutes for the glass to cool before proceeding, (Fig. 2).
5.
Clean mating surfaces on grid and new clip with "000" extra fine steel wool.
NOTE:
EXCESSIVE ABRASION MAY WEAR AWAY THE GRID COPPER SURFACE AND GRID CONTINUITY WILL BE LOST.
6.
Holding the new terminal clip with a metal "pick" or other suitable pointed tool, place the new terminal clip in the same location as the original
terminal clip but with the tip of clip facing outboard.
