Sebring LXI Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Technical Service Bulletin # 23-001-02
Date: 020111
Front Door Trim Panel - Loose/Warped Along Top
NUMBER: 23-001-02
GROUP: Body
DATE: Jan. 11, 2002
SUBJECT:
Front Door Trim Panel Retention/Warped Along Belt Line
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a metal clip to the front door inner belt line weather seal that is on the weld flange of the front door. This TSB should be
performed any time a front door trim panel is removed and a metal clip is not present on the belt line weather seal.
MODELS:
2001 - 2002
(JR41)
Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Front door trim panel is loose at rear of door or warped along the belt line/top of trim panel. Trim panel flange is not engaging belt seal channel properly.
DIAGNOSIS:
Visually inspect the rear edge and belt line area of the front door trim panel, if loose and/or warped perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
THIS REPAIR PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED IF THE STEEL RETENTION CLIP IS NOT PRESENT ON THE INNER BELT LINE
WEATHER SEAL ANYTIME A FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL IS REMOVED
1.
Lower the front door glass.
2.
Remove the three screws at the bottom of the door trim panel.