Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 1919

23 - 144 WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
HEADER / A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP (Continued)
(5) Remove both door sill trim panels.
(6) Remove nuts holding header and A-pillar
weatherstrip at upper corners of windshield (Fig. 12).
(7) Remove push in fasteners at lower corners of
windshield holding weatherstrip to A-pillar.
(8) Remove header and A-pillar weatherstrip from
vehicle.
(9) Clean any residual seal material from header
panel.
Fig. 12 Header/A-Pillar Weatherstrip
1 - HEADER/A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP
2 - A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
3 - DOOR OPENING FLANGE
4 - FENDER
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Ensure that the butyl patch and butyl
rope at each corner of the windshield is present
and in good condition (Fig. 13). The butyl is critical
for the water management system. Replace as nec-
essary.
(1) Install new L foam starting at upper screw on
A-pillar retainer.
(2) Install new L foam starting at upper screw on
A-pillar retainer (Fig. 14).
(3) Position header and A-pillar weatherstrip on
vehicle.
(4) Secure weatherstrip into retainers at header
and A-pillar.
(5) Install nuts at upper corners of windshield.
(6) Install push in fasteners at lower corners of
windshield.
(7) Install door sill trim panels.
(8) Install header trim panel.
(9) Install sun visors.
(10) Install inside rear view mirror.
(11) Lower and secure convertible top.
Fig. 13 Butyl Patch and L – FOAM
1 - HEADER WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
2 - L-SHAPE FOAM ROPE
3 - A-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP RETAINER
Fig. 14 L Shape Foam Location
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - HEADER
3 - L SHAPE FOAM
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