QuestionQUESTION: Quarter window has fallen on my 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible.How do I fix?
ANSWER: replace the regulator for that window.
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QUESTION: How do I get to the window and what is the regulator?
AnswerQUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
Lower convertible top.
Remove rear seat cushion and rear seat back.
Remove door sill trim panel.
Remove push-in fastener attaching quarter trim panel to door sill panel.
Remove speaker grille Speaker Grille
Remove vertical screws and inboard screw attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel Quarter Trim Panel
Remove screws attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel through the speaker opening.
Remove screws attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel at rear of trim panel.
Remove push-in fasteners attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel at front of trim panel.
Pull trim panel from inner quarter panel and disconnect speaker wiring connector.
Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
Connect speaker wiring connector.
Install push-in fasteners attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel at front of trim panel.
Install screws attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel through the speaker opening.
Install vertical screws and inboard screw attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel.
Install screws attaching quarter trim panel to inner quarter panel at rear of trim panel.
Install push-in fastener attaching quarter trim panel to door sill panel.
Install door sill trim panel.
Install speaker grille.
Install rear seat cushion and rear seat back.
WINDOW MOTOR
WARNING: DO NOT HAVE ANY HANDS OR FINGERS IN SECTOR GEAR AREA WHERE THEY CAN BE PINCHED BY SMALL MOVEMENTS OF REGULATOR LINKAGE.
REMOVAL
Move the window to the 3/4 down position, if possible.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable Battery Negative Remote Cable Removal
Remove door trim panel and window regulator, refer to Group 23 Body for removal procedures
WARNING: FAILURE TO CLAMP THE SECTOR GEAR TO THE MOUNTING PLATE WHEN REMOVING THE MOTOR CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
Disconnect wiring connector from motor.
Secure the sector gear and mounting plate with a C clamp or similar clamping tool. This will prevent a sudden and forceful movement of the regulator when the motor is removed.
Remove three mounting screws that hold motor gearbox to regulator Motor Removal
Remove motor from regulator.
INSTALLATION
Install new motor on regulator by positioning motor gearbox so that it engages regulator sector teeth.
A slight rotational or rocking movement may be necessary to bring three motor gearbox screw holes into proper position.
Install three gearbox screws and one tie down bracket screw, if applicable. Tighten to 8.4 to 13 N·m (74 to 115 in. lbs.) torque.
Install regulator, using the switch, test operation of motor.
