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Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 653

(12) Position patch in cutout against support

squares and adjust patch until the gap is equal along
all sides (Fig. 10).

(13) Drill 3 mm (0.125 in.) holes in the support

squares through the pre-drilled holes in the patch.

(14) Apply a coat of adhesive to the exposed ends

of the support squares (Fig. 11).

(15) Install screws to hold the patch to support

squares (Fig. 12). Tighten screws until patch surface
is flush with panel surface.

(16) Allow adhesive to cure, and remove all screws.
(17) Using a 125 mm (5 in.) 24 grit disc grinder,

grind a 50 mm (2 in.) to 75 mm (3 in.) wide and 2
mm (0.080 in.) deep path across the gaps around the
patch (Fig. 13). With compressed air, blow dust from

around patch.

(18) Apply adhesive backed nylon mesh (dry wall

tape) over gaps around patch (Fig. 14).

(19) Mix enough adhesive to cover the entire patch

area.

(20) Apply adhesive over the mesh around patch,

and smooth epoxy with a wide spreader to reduce fin-
ish grinding. Use two to three layers of mesh and
adhesive to create a stronger repair (Fig. 15).

PATCHED PANEL SURFACING

After patch panel is installed, the patch area can

be finished using the same methods as finishing
other types of body panels. If mesh material is
exposed in the patched area, grind surface down, and
apply a coat of high quality rigid plastic body filler.
Prime, block sand, and paint as required.

Fig. 10 POSITION PATCH IN CUTOUT AND ALIGN

1 - CUTOUT
2 - SUPPORT SQUARES

Fig. 11 APPLY ADHESIVE TO SUPPORT SQUARES

1 - APPLICATOR
2 - SUPPORT SQUARES
3 - ADHESIVE

Fig. 12 INSTALL SCREWS

1 - PATCH
2 - GAP

Fig. 13 GRIND SURFACE

1 - PATCH
2 - GAP
3 - DISC GRINDER

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STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEAT STAKING

(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Bend or move the trim panel components at

the heat staked joints. Observe the heat staked loca-
tions and/or component seams for looseness.

(3) Heat stake the components.

(a) If the heat staked or component seam loca-

tion is loose, hold the two components tightly
together and using a soldering gun with a flat tip,
melt

the

material

securing

the

components

together. Do not over heat the affected area, dam-
age to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.

(b) If the heat staked material is broken or miss-

ing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to
the area to be repaired. The panels that are being

heat staked must be held together while the apply-
ing the glue. Once the new material is in place, it
may be necessary to use a soldering gun to melt
the newly applied material. Do not over heat the
affected area, damage to the exterior of the trim
panel may occur.
(4) Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the

repair.

(5) Install trim panel.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY LUBRICATION

LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS

Body

mechanisms

and

linkages

should

inspected, cleaned, and lubricated, as required, to
maintain ease of operation and to provide protection
against rust and wear. When performing other under
hood services, the hood latch release mechanism and
safety catch should be inspected, cleaned, and lubri-
cated. During the winter season, external door lock
cylinders should be lubricated to assure proper oper-
ation when exposed to water and ice.

Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts

concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit. If necessary, a suitable solvent can be used to
clean the item to be lubricated. After lubricating a
component, any excess oil or grease should be
removed.

LUBRICANT APPLICATION

DOOR LOCK CYLINDERS

(1) Apply a small amount of lubricant directly into

the lock cylinder.

(2) Apply a small amount of lubricant to the key.
(3) Insert key into lock cylinder and cycle the

mechanism from the locked to the unlocked position.

NOTE: Do not add more lubricant.

(4) Cycle the lock cylinder mechanism several

times to allow the lubricant to flow throughout the
cylinder.

(5) Wipe all lubricant from exterior of lock cylinder

and key.

ALL OTHER BODY MECHANISMS

(1) Clean component as described above.
(2) Apply specified lubricant to all pivoting and

sliding contact areas of component.

Fig. 14 COVER GAPS WITH MESH

1 - GROUND DOWN AREA
2 - PATCH
3 - MESH

Fig. 15 COVER MESH WITH ADHESIVE

1 - ADHESIVE
2 - MESH
3 - PATCH
4 - SPREADER

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LUBRICANT USAGE

ENGINE OIL

• Door Hinges – Hinge Pin and Pivot Contact

Areas

• Hood Hinges – Pivot Points

• Liftgate Hinges

MOPAR

SPRAY WHITE LUBE OR EQUIVALENT

• Door Check Straps

• Liftgate Latches

• Liftgate Prop Pivots

• Ash Receiver

• Fuel Filler Door Remote Control Latch Mecha-

nism

• Parking Brake Mechanism

• Sliding Seat Tracks

• Liftgate Latch

MOPAR

Multipurpose GREASE OR EQUIVALENT

• All Other Hood Mechanisms

MOPAR

LOCK CYLINDER LUBRICANT OR

EQUIVALENT

• Door Lock Cylinders

• Liftgate Lock Cylinder

SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Front seat track to floor pan bolts

—

Front seat inboard pivot bolt

—

Front seat recliner to seat cushion frame

—

Front seat track to cushion frame bolts

—

Front seat back

—

Front seat back recliner to seat back

—

Front seat belt buckle anchor nut

—

Front seat belt retractor bolt

—

Front seat belt buckle anchor bolt

—

Front door hinge to hinge pillar bolts

—

Front door hinge to door nuts

—

Front door latch striker

—

Front seat rear outboard seat track to floor pan bolts

—

Decklid latch striker

—

Rear door glass to regulator bolt

—

Rear door hinge to B-pillar bolt

—

Rear door hinge to door bolt

—

Rear door latch striker

—

Rear seat back outer bracket nuts

—

Shifter nob set screw

—

Sunroof module to roof panel

—

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SPECIAL TOOLS

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INDEX

DESCRIPTION

FIGURE

STICK, TRIM C 4755

REMOVER, MOLDINGS C-4829

PLIERS, HEADLINER CLIP 6967

Fig. 16 STICK, TRIM C 4755

Fig. 17 REMOVER, MOLDINGS C-4829

Fig. 18 PLIERS, HEADLINER CLIP 6967

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