Market Niche:
        
        
            Affordable and stylish mid-size car offering a coupe, sedan, and convertible body style.
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors:
        
        
            Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cavalier, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra (depending on specific variant and market).
        
     
    
    
        
            Body Styles:
        
        
            Available as a coupe, sedan, and convertible.
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Offered a balance of style, comfort, and affordability in its segment.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Diagnosis, repair, overhaul, specifications for all engine variants
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Diagnosis, repair, overhaul, specifications for automatic transmissions
        
     
    
        
            Brakes:
        
        
            Hydraulic system, ABS, components, diagnosis, repair
        
     
    
        
            Suspension Steering:
        
        
            Front and rear suspension, steering system, alignment specifications
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, component testing, diagnosis, charging system, starting system
        
     
    
        
            Body And Trim:
        
        
            Body panel repair, interior trim, convertible top operation and repair
        
     
    
        
            HVAC:
        
        
            Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system diagnosis and repair
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, diagnosis
        
     
    
        
            Exhaust System:
        
        
            Catalytic converter, mufflers, pipes, diagnosis
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, diagnosis
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic flowcharts and symptom-based troubleshooting guides
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Step-by-step repair procedures for all major components
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Assembly:
        
        
            Detailed instructions for component removal and installation
        
     
    
        
            Specifications Data:
        
        
            Torque values, clearances, diagnostic data, technical specifications
        
     
    
        
            Wiring Diagrams:
        
        
            Comprehensive electrical schematics for all systems
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Level:
        
        
            Comprehensive: Covers basic maintenance to complete engine/transmission overhauls and advanced electrical diagnostics
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Option 1:
        
        
            2.0L 4-Cylinder (SOHC)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 1 Displacement:
        
        
            1995 cc
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 1 Horsepower:
        
        
            132 hp @ 5600 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 1 Torque:
        
        
            130 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Option 2:
        
        
            2.7L V6 (SOHC)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 2 Displacement:
        
        
            2736 cc
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 2 Horsepower:
        
        
            180 hp @ 5800 rpm
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 2 Torque:
        
        
            185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Management:
        
        
            Sequential multi-port fuel injection
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded gasoline
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Tank Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 15 gallons (57 Liters)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Base:
        
        
            4-speed automatic
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Type Optional:
        
        
            5-speed manual (less common, primarily on 2.0L models)
        
     
    
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Model:
        
        
            41TE (4-speed automatic)
        
     
    
    
        
            Automatic Transmission Fluid Type:
        
        
            ATF+4 (Mopar)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Length:
        
        
            Approx. 193.7 inches (Sedan)
        
     
    
        
            Width:
        
        
            Approx. 70.5 inches
        
     
    
        
            Height:
        
        
            Approx. 55.2 inches (Coupe/Convertible), 57.1 inches (Sedan)
        
     
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            Approx. 106.0 inches
        
     
    
    
        
            Trunk Capacity:
        
        
            Varies by body style (e.g., Coupe ~13.6 cu ft, Sedan ~15.0 cu ft)
        
     
    
    
        
            Curb Weight:
        
        
            Approx. 3000-3400 lbs (depending on configuration)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Driver Front Impact:
        
        
            4 Stars (2002 model year)
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Passenger Front Impact:
        
        
            4 Stars (2002 model year)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Frontal Offset:
        
        
            Acceptable (for similar model years)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard on most trims, optional on base models
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Front airbags standard; side airbags optional.
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point front and rear seatbelts
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Audio System:
        
        
            Factory AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional cassette and premium sound systems.
        
     
    
        
            Climate Control:
        
        
            Manual or optional automatic climate control.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard or optional depending on trim level.
        
     
    
    
        
            Power Features:
        
        
            Power windows, power door locks, power mirrors standard on most models.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 7,500 miles or 6 months (refer to manual for exact details)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Coolant Flush:
        
        
            Every 60,000 miles or 4 years
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Change:
        
        
            Every 60,000 miles (under normal driving conditions)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            SAE 5W-30 (API certified)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil Capacity:
        
        
            Approx. 4.5 quarts (2.0L), 5.0 quarts (2.7L V6) with filter change
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Mopar OAT (Orange) or equivalent HOAT coolant
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Problem 1:
        
        
            Automatic transmission shifting issues/failure (especially earlier models).
        
     
    
        
            Common Problem 2:
        
        
            Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets or oil pan.
        
     
    
        
            Common Problem 3:
        
        
            Suspension component wear (ball joints, tie rods).
        
     
    
        
            Common Problem 4:
        
        
            Power window motor failures.
        
     
    
        
            Common Problem 5:
        
        
            Convertible top hydraulic leaks or motor issues.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer History:
        
        
            Chrysler, a historic American automotive manufacturer, has a long lineage of producing sedans, coupes, and convertibles.
        
     
    
    
        
            Generation 2 Introduction:
        
        
            The 2002 Sebring represents the second generation of the model line, introduced for the 2001 model year.
        
     
    
        
            Platform:
        
        
            Based on Chrysler's JA platform (shared with Dodge Stratus).
        
     
    
    
        
            Assembly Location:
        
        
            Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
        
     
    
        
            Production Years For Generation:
        
        
            2001-2006