Body - Front Door Window Squeaks

NUMBER: 23-053-07

GROUP: Body

DATE: December 12, 2007

SUBJECT:
Front Door Window Squeak

OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves lubricating the mirror flag weatherstrip, or if required replacing the inner/outer belt weatherstrip(s) or lubricating the glass run channels or window regulator rails inside the door.

MODELS:

2008 (JS27) Sebring Convertible

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

The vehicle operator may experience a squeal or squeak sound when cycling the front left or right side windows up or down and is most noticeable at ambient temperatures of 45° F (7° C) or colder. The squeak sound may be caused by the window riding against raw (non-flocked) rubber as is the case with the mirror flag weatherstrip.

NOTE:
As the vehicle warms in the shop environment, the sound may diminish.

DIAGNOSIS:

If the vehicle operator describes the Symptom/Condition and/or it can be verified, perform the Repair Procedure.





PARTS REQUIRED:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Lower the affected window and lubricate the mirror flag channel with Mopar Krytox Weatherstrip Lubricant p/n 04773427 using a small brush or cotton swab (or equivalent). Lubricate inner lip of seals that rides on both the inside and outside of the glass. Lubricate seal as far down below belt line as possible and cycle glass up and down to distribute lubricant (Fig 1).

NOTE:
Lubricating mirror flag seal will remedy most vehicles.

2. Is squeak/squeal gone after lubricating mirror flag?

a. Yes >>> Lubricate the other door mirror flag channel with Mopar Weatherstrip Lubricant p/n 04773427. Repair is complete.

b. No >>> Proceed to Step # 3.

3. Remove door panel. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - BODY > DOOR - FRONT > PANEL-TRIM - FRONT DOOR > REMOVAL.

4. Remove inner belt molding and cycle window up and down. Is the sound gone?

a. Yes >>> Check the part level printed on the belt molding. If the part level is prior to AD, replace the inner belt molding with 04389638AD (right) or 04389639AD (left).

b. No >>> Install original inner belt molding and proceed to Step # 5.

5. Remove the outer belt molding. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23 - BODY > DOOR - FRONT > MOLDING-OUTER BELT - FRONT > REMOVAL.

6. Cycle window up and down. Is the sound gone?

a. Yes >>> Replace the outer belt molding with p/n 05303654AD (right) or 05303655AD (left). Proceed to Step # 8.

b. No >>> Install onginal outer belt molding. Proceed to Step # 7.

7. Inspect, clean and lubricate window regulator rails and drives using Spray White Lithium Grease p/n 04318066AB.

8. Cycle window up and down. Is the sound gone?

a. Yes >>> Repair is complete. Proceed to Step # 9.

b. No >>> Verify all steps above have been completed properly starting with Step # 1.

9. Continue reassembly of outside mirror and door trim panel. Refer to the detailed installation procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under: Service Info > 23-BODY > DOOR - FRONT > MOLDING-OUTER BELT - FRONT > INSTALLATION.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.





TIME ALLOWANCE:





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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.