Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 1108

A PILLAR A PILLAR DOOR OPENING FLANGE BUTYL/FOAM ROPE WEATHERSTRIP WEATHERSTRIP BUTYL PATCH RETAINER RETAINER FENDER
HEADER HEADER/A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER ERSTRIP WEATH-
23 - 38 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Remove nuts holding header and A–pillar
weatherstrip at upper corners of windshield (Fig. 40).
(7) Remove push–in fasteners at lower corners of
windshield holding weatherstrip to A–pillar.
(8) Separate header and A–pillar weatherstrip
from vehicle.
Fig. 40 Header/A–Pillar Weatherstrip
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Ensure that the butyl patch and butyl
rope at each corner of the windshield is present
and in good condition (Fig. 41). The butyl is critical
for the water management system. Replace as nec-
essary.
Fig. 41 Butyl Patch and Rope
(1) Position header and A–pillar weatherstrip on
vehicle.
(2) Secure weatherstrip into retainers at header
and A–pillar.
(3) Install nuts at upper corners of windshield.
(4) Install push–in fasteners at lower corners of
windshield.
(5) Install door sill trim panels.
DOOR OPENING FLANGE QUARTER PANEL
QUARTER PANEL WEATHER- STRIP
(6) Install header trim panel.
(7) Install sun visors.
(8) Install inside rear view mirror.
(9) Lower and secure convertible top.
QUARTER PANEL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door sill trim panel.
(2) Remove push–in fasteners holding weatherstrip
to B–pillar.
(3) Remove weatherstrip from door opening flange.
(4) Separate quarter panel weatherstrip from vehi-
cle (Fig. 42).
Fig. 42 Quarter Panel Weatherstrip
INSTALLATION
(1) Position panel weatherstrip onto vehicle.
(2) Install weatherstrip to door opening flange.
(3) Install push–in fasteners holding weatherstrip
to B–pillar.
(4) Install door sill trim panel.
SIDE RAIL WEATHERSTRIPS
FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Partially raise convertible top.
(2) Using a trim stick, special tool C–4755, sepa-
rate one end of weatherstrip from retainer channel.
(3) Separate weatherstrip from vehicle (Fig. 43).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position weatherstrip on vehicle.
(2) Push weatherstrip into retainer channel, align-
ing embossment on backside of weatherstrip to cor-
ner of retainer.
(3) Lower convertible top.
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