Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Windshield: Customer Interest
Body - Wind Noise From Top of Windshield
NUMBER: 23-040-02 REV. A
GROUP: Body
DATE: Sept. 16, 2002
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-040-02, DATED SEPT. 9, 2002, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED
FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES A CORRECTION TO THE LABOR
OPERATION NUMBER.
SUBJECT:
Windnoise Occurring At Highway Speeds In High Ambient Temperature Conditions
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the windshield reveal molding.
MODELS:
2001 - 2003
(JR)
Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A whistling or buzzing sound may be heard coming from the top of the windshield at highway speeds (105 Km/h+ / 65 mph+) during high ambient
temperature (27°C+ / 80°F+) conditions.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the above Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Open the front doors and pull back the drip-rail seal from the bottom of the "A" pillar to the top to gain access to the five "A" pillar molding
fasteners, right and left side.
2.
Remove the "A" pillar molding fasteners and separate the "A" pillar moldings from the vehicle.
3.
Remove the windshield reveal molding from the top of windshield glass.
CAUTION:
USE CARE TO PREVENT CHIPPING THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE REMOVING THE REVEAL MOLDING AND ANY
EXCESS URETHANE.
4.
Remove any excess urethane that has squeezed out from under the windshield glass.
