Body - Wind Noise From Sunroof or B-Pillar Area
NUMBER: 23-002-03GROUP: Body
DATE: Jan. 24, 2003
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL MAR. 14, 2003.
SUBJECT:
Driver's Window Auto-Down Function Is Intermittent
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised power window motor.
MODELS:
2003 - 2004 (JR) Sebring Sedan/Stratus Sedan
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT ON OCT. 01, 2002 (MDH 1001XX) THROUGH AND INCLUDING MAR. 06, 2003 (MDH 0306XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Driver's window auto-down function does not work every time.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
NOTE:
REPLACING THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH WILL NOT CORRECT THIS SYMPTOM/CONDITION.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Using the procedures outlined on page 23-39 of the 2003 Sebring Sedan/Convertible & Stratus Sedan Service Manual Supplement (Publication No. 81-270-02025A) or the service information on TechCONNECT/MDS2, remove the drivers door trim panel.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE DIRTY HANDS OR LINT TYPE GLOVES WHEN REMOVING THE WATERSHIELD, ADHESIVE BEAD WILL BE RUINED. BE SURE TO KEEP THE WATERSHIELD ADHESIVE CONTAMINATE FREE.
3. Partially remove the watershield as necessary.
4. Using the procedures outlined on page 23-40 of the 2003 Sebring Sedan/Convertible & Stratus Sedan Service Manual Supplement (Publication No. 81-270-02-025A) or the service information on TechCONNECT/MDS2, remove the drivers door window regulator.
5. Remove the fasteners attaching the motor to the drivers door window regulator.
6. Separate the motor from the regulator.
7. Install revised motor, p/n 05056029AF, on the drivers door window regulator by positioning motor gearbox so that it engages regulator sector teeth. A slight rotational or rocking movement may be necessary to bring the motor gearbox mounting holes into proper position.
8. Install the fasteners and tighten to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
9. Using the procedures outlined on page 23A1 of the 2003 Sebring Sedan/Convertible & Stratus Sedan Service Manual Supplement (Publication No. 81-270-02-025A) or the service information on TechCONNECT/MDS2, install the drivers door window regulator.
10. Insure that the watershield adhesive bead is not broken, so the completion perimeter of the door seal will be maintained. Replace any loose/damaged adhesive with butyl sealer or similar. If repair is not possible, replace with a new watershield.
11. Using the procedures outlined on page 23-39 of the 2003 Sebring Sedan/Convertible & Stratus Sedan Service Manual Supplement (Publication No. 81-270-02-025A) or the service information on TechCONNECT/MDS2, install the drivers door trim panel.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Set the clock to the correct time.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: