Chrysler Concorde 1993 Service Manual page 355

Fig. 7 Remove Knee Bolster
Fig. 8 Passenger Module
worn, as there may be deposits on the surface which
could irritate the skin and eyes.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative ca-
ble (Fig. 6).
(2) Roll/fold air bag towards instrument panel.
(3) Close door over folded air bag and tape door
closed.
(4) Open both vehicle doors and remove both in-
strument panel end covers.
(5) Open glove box. Remove four screws attaching
the module to knee bolster and remove knee bolster
(Fig. 7).
(6) Remove center distribution duct.
(7) Remove instrument panel top cover:
(a) Carefully, pry up each end of top cover to dis-
engage clips (Fig. 9).
(b) Lift rear edge of top cover using a trim stick
along rear edge.
(c) While lifting rear edge, slide top cover rear-
ward to disengage front clips and remove the top
cover.
(8) Remove ash receiver and center bezel.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Fig. 9 Top Cover
(9) Remove two lower steering column mounting
bracket bolts. Remove the two upper mounting
bracket nuts and lower column. Refer to Group 19 for
Removal Procedures.
(10) Remove the instrument
screws (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Instrument Panel Removal
(11) Disconnect wiring connectors as necessary.
(12) Remove right spot cooler duct.
(13) Remove upper instrument panel with passen-
ger air bag module
attached.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the instrument panel and pad assembly
with the passenger air bag module and collar
bracket.
(2) Install the passenger air bag module to the col-
lar bracket with six mounting screws. Tighten to 4
N¼m (35 in. lbs.) torque. Use special #10 screws.
(3) Install instrument panel with passenger air
bag module attached into vehicle.
8M - 5
panel mounting