Sebring Sedan V6-2.7L VIN R (2004)
3. Install tube along bottom of bumper reinforcement using routing clips (Fig. 12).
4. Install return hose (to reservoir) on right end of return hose tube below the bumper reinforcement (Fig. 12). Install clamp securing hose in place.
5. Install air shield below left end of bumper reinforcement.
6. Using a lint free towel, wipe clean open power steering hose ends and power steering gear port.
7. Install NEW O-rings on power steering hose ends to steering gear.
8. Lubricate O-rings using fresh clean power steering fluid.
9. Install power steering fluid return hose to power steering gear. Tighten tube nut to 31 Nm (275 In. lbs.).
10. Install power steering fluid pressure hose to power steering gear. Tighten tube nut to 31 Nm (275 In. lbs.).
11. Install wheel opening forward splash shield.
12. Install front fascia.
13. Install left front wheel and tire assembly. Progressively tighten all wheel lug nuts using a crisscross pattern to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Lower vehicle.
15. Install remote battery ground cable on ground stud located on left shock tower.
16. Fill reservoir with fluid and bleed system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation standard procedure.
17. Check for leaks.
RETURN HOSE TO RESERVOIR
1. Install return hose into routing clip on inside of right frame rail (Fig. 12).
2. Install return hose (to reservoir) on right end of return hose tube below the bumper reinforcement (Fig. 12). Install clamp securing hose in place.
3. Install front fascia.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Install power steering fluid return hose on power steering fluid reservoir fitting. Be sure hose clamp is installed on hose past upset bead on power
steering reservoir fitting.
6. Slide reservoir down over guide on engine coolant recovery bottle.
7. Install power steering fluid reservoir mounting screw (Fig. 12).
8. Fill reservoir with fluid and bleed system using Power Steering Pump Initial Operation standard procedure.
9. Check for leaks.
