Not to be confused with. Chrysler Sebring Overview Manufacturer (1996-1998) (1998-2007) (2007-2009) (2009-2010) (coupes only) Body and chassis Chronology Predecessor (for coupe and convertible) (for sedan) Successor (for sedan and convertible) The Chrysler Sebring ( ) is a line of that was sold from 1995 through 2010. Three generations of convertibles, two generations of sedans, and two generations of coupes were produced.

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Although the coupe shared the same name and some styling cues, it was mechanically unrelated to the other Sebring models. The Sebring line was introduced in 1995 with the Chrysler Sebring coupe. It was the replacement for the. In 1996 the convertible was introduced, replacing its as well.

For 2001, both body styles were redesigned and a sedan version was now offered. The sedan replaced the. The coupe was discontinued after 2005 with no replacement model planned.

The redesigned sedan was introduced for 2007, but the convertible version was not introduced until 2008. This generation added a couple new options including all-wheel drive on sedan models and a hardtop option for the convertible. All Sebring models were replaced by the for the 2011 model year.

1997–2000 Chrysler Sebring coupe The 1995 through 2000 Chrysler Sebring was the successor to the coupe. The first generation Sebring coupe was introduced in April 1995, several months after the related. Despite its similarities to the Avenger, the Chrysler's suspension was tuned slightly on the softer side compared to Dodge's stiff suspension. Although the Sebring did not really offer true 'off-the-line' muscle, it did handle well over long, curvy roads, offering minimal body roll. LXi models further benefited from rear sway bars, a slightly different tuned fully independent suspension, along with 17-inch wheels wrapped with Goodyear Eagle performance tires. Recorded slalom speeds proved to be impressive for a car of its class, and were a result of Sebring's 4-wheel double wishbone suspension and variable speed rack and pinion steering; both of which were key contributors to the car's road manners.

The coupe version of the Sebring had seating for five and was considered to be one of the larger, more roomy coupes on the market. Trunk capacity was similar to that of many mid-size cars, capable of handling more than one set of golf clubs. At the time of its introduction, the Sebring sported a crosshair grille, reminiscent of the original.

The grille was non-functional, with the lower half under the bumper used for air flow intake in a ' function. Although said to be built on a stretched platform (which is not entirely untrue), it is more accurate to say that their platform was based on the four-door platform. However, these cars do share a great deal with their Talon sibling, including much of their dash and instrument panel along with select suspension and steering components. 1997–2000 Chrysler Sebring coupe The Sebring underwent a minor facelift for 1997.

Its grille was replaced with a slightly larger black grid. The facelift also made the Sebring the first car to use Chrysler's 'wings' logo. The 1997 restyle also saw the addition of ribbed lower body cladding and new wheel styles.

Features offered on Sebring coupes included 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, adaptive automatic transmissions and fully independent suspensions, along with a host of power operated features. Sebring also offered variable speed rack and pinion steering, 17 inch aluminum wheels with GoodYear Eagle tires, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, one-touch power windows, one-touch moonroof, electrochromic mirror with compass, power accessory delay ignition (which allowed occupants to operate power window switches when ignition is turned off), and Homelink universal transmitter, among other options. Sebring coupe received a 5-star frontal safety rating, the highest rating possible. First generation bodystyle coupes continued to be sold past the 2000 model year to select export models Trim levels:.

LX — 1995–2000. LXi — 1995–2000 Convertible (1996–2000). Chrysler Sebring convertible The Sebring convertible was launched in 1996 alongside the Sebring coupe, replacing the LeBaron convertible. The convertible didn't share any sheetmetal with the coupe and was instead based on the sedan.

Consequently, both the Cirrus and Sebring convertible were sold in Europe as the Stratus. All Stratus convertibles were sourced from Mexico.

The Chrysler Stratus convertible was actually available in Mexico, but the sedan version was not. The Sebring convertible was sold alongside with the Chrysler Stratus convertible in Mexico.

In Mexico, a rare turbocharged 2.4 L DOHC I4 engine was optional. Trim levels:. JX — 1996–2000. JXi — 1996–2000. JXi Limited — 1998–2000. Chrysler Sebring Limited cabriolet (Europe) For 2001, the Sebring Convertible was redesigned.

It now closely resembled the, though it still differed greatly from it and the coupe. The front fascia and most of the interior were the only features that these cars had in common. Many interior and exterior components were carried over from the first-generation car, though the body shell underneath is significantly different. The Sebring received minor styling revisions (mostly the appearance of the nose) for the 2004. 2003–2005 Chrysler Sebring coupe A redesigned Sebring Coupe was introduced for the 2001 model year, based on the third generation Mitsubishi Eclipse. Like the previous generation, the coupe shared very little in common with the sedan or the convertible, other than the name and a few exterior styling cues to help market all three vehicles together as one model.

The Sebring Coupe received a minor facelift for 2003, and was discontinued after the 2005 model-year-year. The redesigned 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible was considered the replacement for the Sebring coupe. European versions.

Chrysler Sebring 2.7 LX sedan (European model) Chrysler also manufactured export versions of the 2001-2006 Sebring sedan and convertible for the mainland European market. Front and rear lights are to European standards, different from the USA & Canada in that turn-signal indicators are orange, with additional side-turn repeaters on the front fenders. The rear bumper has a larger recess for the longer European-size license plates, and two rear fog-lamps are fitted; one on each side of the license plate. The LHD headlamps incorporate Euro-type H4 bulbs, together with three-way up and down beam-level adjustment via a dash-mounted switch to the left of the steering wheel.

Emissions controls are to the EURO 3 standard; later versions are compliant with EURO 4. Engine ranges offered were the 2.0 L DOHC 16V inline 4-cylinder (later replaced by the 2.4L unit in some countries), and the 2.7 L DOHC 24V 6-cylinder unit. The 2.0 and 2.4L engines are available with the 5-speed manual or four-speed 41TE auto transmission (depending on country); the six-cylinder engine is automatic only. The Canadian-market 240 km/h-160 mph speedometer (with km/h predominant) is fitted to the European models. Odometer and tripmeter are in kilometres. As the 2001-2006 Sebring sedan and convertible were made in left-hand drive only, they were not sold in the UK and Ireland. Chrysler UK did however, import 50 convertibles with the 2.7L engine in 2001/2002, and these were sold though selected dealers.

Being non-standard in Chrysler's UK range at the time though, no more were imported. Trim levels offered in Europe were LE (equivalent to North American market LX) and LX (equivalent to North American market LXi). From 2004, Touring and Limited versions started to replace the LE and LX designations respectively. Lack of a diesel engine and right-hand drive availability prevented this Sebring from being a true pan-European model unlike other Chryslers such as the PT Cruiser and Voyager. In addition, the model was dropped from Chrysler's lineup in some countries, notably France, before production ended in 2006.

In France, the three domestic car-makers PSA-Peugeot, Citroen and Renault dominate the new car market, which meant very low sales of the Sebring there. As a result, the sedan was only imported by Chrysler France in 2001 and 2002. The 2003 and facelifted 2004–2006 year models were not. The convertible was only sold until 2004. The 2005 and 2006 models were likewise not imported. Despite not being available in the UK and Ireland, some Sebring convertibles have been bought in from the U.S. As grey-imports.

Some Euro-spec models have also been privately imported, mostly from Germany. The European versions are easier to re-register in the UK as they have EU-type approval. The dual km/h-mph speedo-display and twin rear foglights mean only headlamp beam-aim adjustment for left-hand traffic is necessary.

The sedan is much rarer in the UK though; a few EU models have been imported, but most are likely to be North American 'grey-imports'. Trim Levels. Base (sedan and convertible 2004–2006) (coupe 2004–2005). GTC (Convertible 2002–2006). Limited (sedan 2004–2006) (convertible 2001–2006) (coupe 2004–2005). LX (sedan and convertible 2001–2004) (coupe 2001–2003).

LXi (sedan and convertible 2001–2004) (coupe 2001–2003). Touring (sedan and convertible 2004–2006). TSi (sedan 2005–2006) Note: Additional packages could be added to various standard trim levels. Volga Siber.

2007 Chrysler Sebring sedan The third-generation Sebring borrowed many styling cues from the 2003. It also has several Chrysler-signature styling cues, several of which were borrowed from the. The Sebring sedan and convertible were also sold in right-hand drive through Chrysler's UK and Ireland dealer network. Chrysler offered three engines for the 2007 Sebring; the 2,360 cc (2.36 L; 144 cu in), the 2,736 cc (2.736 L; 167.0 cu in), and the 3,518 cc (3.518 L; 214.7 cu in) V6. The 3.5 L V6 is coupled to Chrysler's first ever six-speed, which employs technology, and the 2.7 L V6 is capable of running on cleaner-burning. Export vehicles will be offered with a 2.0 L diesel made by and the 2.0 L GEMA engine.

The 3.5 L V6 sedan is available with all-wheel drive as an extra cost option for 2008 only. Trim levels:. base — 2007. LX — 2008 (replaced base). Touring — (2007–2010). Limited AWD — (2008). Limited — (2007–2010) In 2008, the optional MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System became available.

In addition, the Limited got the 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and was priced at the same level as the 2008 Touring model. Also for 2009, the Sebring got rear badge placements modified slightly. For model year 2010, the hood was redesigned, eliminating the longitudinal grooves. The IIHS gave the 2010 Models a G for good in the frontal crash test, the side impact test, and the roof strength test, giving the 2010 Sebring a Top Safety Pick. Convertible. 2008-2010 Chrysler Sebring For the 2008 model year, the Sebring convertible was redesigned with hood strakes recalling the. The new convertible body style debuted at the 2007 as an early-2008 model.

It was the bestselling four-place open-top cars in the United States, trailing only the Ford Mustang convertible. The new convertible offered both a and soft tops, with the Sebring's roofs manufactured. A vinyl top came on the base LX model, a cloth roof on the Touring and Limited models with the option of a retractable metal hardtop.

The convertible top retracts into the trunk with a power and a luggage protector for the top. The top can also be retracted with the remote keyless entry, meaning the top can be stowed without being inside the car or starting the engine. The LX model included a new 2.4 L I4 engine, the Touring version came with a retuned version of the 2.7 L V6, while the Limited featured a new 3.5 L V6. Unlike the Sebring sedan, the convertible was not available in. Chinese versions. Chrysler Sebring JS Production of the Chrysler Sebring sedan for the China market began in 2007 at the Beijing-Benz DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co.

(BBDC) in Beijing. BBDC is a joint venture between the and Chrysler. Production of the Sebring leveraged assembly capacity for the new BBDC plant which also built the Chrysler 300C, the and Mitsubishi Outlander. Four-cylinder World Engines for the Sebring were built at the (GEMA) plant in Dundee, Michigan for export to China. GEMA began as a joint venture of Chrysler, and. Since 2009, GEMA is wholly owned by Chrysler. European version Chrysler introduced this generation Sebring to Europe (including right-hand drive markets) as their first competitor in the.

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I looked in the service manual and the cylinders for the folding top are behind the interior trim panels below the rear windows. There are a second set of cylinders for the trunk lid that are located in the trunk. To the OP, was the fluid low when you pulled the pump? If so, that must mean a leak since the system is supposed to be sealed. The service manual talks about the possibility of needing to add fluid more than once to restore the correct level because some of the fluid you add will tend to fill the system during the cycle.

I'm not a technician, so take this advice with a grain of salt but I would verify you really have the correct fluid level and add some more if needed. I would expect the top to cycle better as you got the fluid level back to normal if that is indeed the problem. You should be able to check the sides of the trunk below the carpet for leaks from the decklid cylinders.

You'll have to take the rear seat out and remove the side trim to check the folding top cylinders. Here's what I found in the service manual for the interior trim removal. 1.Place the convertible top in the full open position.

Ensure the top is completely stowed into the trunk area. 2.Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry the rear shelf trim. 3.Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/COVER, Seat Cushion - Removal). 4.Remove rear seat back.

(Refer to 23 - Body/Seats/SEAT BACK - Removal) 5.Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry up on the armrest/cup holder and remove from the quarter trim panel. 6.Remove the one screw (1) from the quarter trim panel. Hey guys, I got it all sorted out and fixed finally. It was the header motor and not the hydraulic motor that was the source of the problems.

The top was stuck in the closed position so it was usable as a regular car but was unresponsive to the convertible button. Since it was stuck, had to remove the 6-pointed shaft, it's the one that sticks out once you remove both visors and their corresponding parts above the driver and front passenger seat and the header cover. This small shaft removal was the most intimidating part but once that shaft is forcefully pulled down and out (you'll hear a snap, it's just the shaft clip), the dime-sized, coin-like metal next to it can be moved forward or backward freely and this unlocks the anchoring clips that hold down the roof. Once this was done, I pushed the convertible button and the top operated normally and stored itself in the trunk. I removed all the bolts holding up the header for access to the motor, carefully replaced the header motor with a new one ($70 - Retractable Top-Motor 68028392AA same one for chrysler 200 convertible), inserted the shaft (it's got 2 of its own round clips on the top and bottom so it doesn't fall out) with the roof anchoring clips in the down position, lubed up all touching metals and VOILA! No more issues.

The top now functions as it should without any hesitations or pauses. Thanks everyone for your input, patience and guidance.