Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible LHD, Service Manual, Page: 1099 / 1196

(5) Install new clip holding pin in lower hinge.
(6) Install bolts holding door check strap to hinge
pillar.
(7) Engage wire connector at hinge pillar.
DOOR HINGE
NOTE: If both hinges on one door are to be
replaced, remove and install one hinge completely
prior to beginning the second hinge.
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support door on a suitable lifting
device.
(2) Remove bolts holding door check strap to lower
A–pillar for greater access, if necessary.
(3) Mark position of hinge on both the door end
frame and lower A–pillar to ease installation.
(4) Remove bolts holding hinge to door end frame
(Fig. 12).
(5) Remove bolts holding hinge to lower A–pillar.
(6) Separate door hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing a new hinge, make sure
that the head of each hinge pin is fully seated into
the door hinge. Also, remove the plastic shipping
clip and replace it with the correct metal retaining
clip once the hinge pin is seated.
(1) If necessary, paint new door hinge prior to
installation.
(2) Position door hinge on vehicle.
(3) Loosely install bolts holding hinge to lower
A–pillar.
(4) Loosely install bolts holding hinge to door end
frame.
(5) Align hinge to marks made previously and
tighten all bolts.
(6) Install bolts holding door check strap to lower
A–pillar, if removed previously.
(7) Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door hinge
for proper door alignment, if necessary.
DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and watershield.
(2) Remove inner door belt weatherstrip.
(3) Loosen inner belt stabilizer (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove door speaker, if so equipped.
(5) Lower door glass to access glass attachment
bolts.
(6) Remove bolts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass (Fig. 14).
(7) Remove bolts holding rear guide plate to door
glass (Fig. 15).
(8) Separate rear guide plate from door glass.
(9) Lift door glass upward and out of opening at
top of door (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully lower door glass through opening in
top of door. Verify that the front edge of the glass is
in the mirror flag glass channel.
(2) Position rear guide plate onto door glass and
install bolts.
(3) Install nuts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass.
(4) Tighten all door glass fasteners.
(5) Install door speaker, if so equipped.
(6) Tighten window inner belt stabilizer.
(7) Install inner door belt weatherstrip.
(8) Install door trim panel and watershield.
Fig. 11 Door—Typical
DOOR CLIP PINS HINGE PILLAR CLIP CHECK STOP
Fig. 12 Door and Hinge—Typical
UPPER HINGE FRONTDOOR LOWER HINGE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)