Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 315

8E - 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert new bulb.
(2) Gently secure bulb back into slot.
NOTE: When installing the retainer, ensure that the
forward tabs are inserted properly into the slots in
the instrument panel.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable (Fig. 4).
(4) Close hood.
(5) Verify vehicle and system operation.
CLUSTER AREA SUPPORT PANEL
CAUTION: DO NOT turn cluster upside down for
longer than 30 minutes (preferably NEVER). This
can result in dampening fluid within the gauge
pointer assembly to leak causing permanent dam-
age to the instrument cluster gauges.
DO NOT expose the instrument cluster to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Any overex-
posure to direct sunlight permanently warps the
internal mask of the instrument cluster, causing the
pointers to stick. It is acceptable to store the instru-
ment cluster on the floor of the vehicle, gauges fac-
ing up, out of direct sunlight.
DO NOT do an electrical "HOT SWAP" when
replacing or testing clusters. Ensure that the igni-
tion is OFF with the M1 fuse removed, or the bat-
tery negative cable is disconnected. Partial mating
of the cluster connector circuits can damage and/or
destroy the cluster microprocessor if power is
available.
DO NOT swap clusters between vehicles. The
instrument cluster has learned information stored in
its microprocessor for Airbags, Anti-Lock Brakes,
Cruise, and Smart Key Immobilizer. Swapping clus-
ters between cars, may result in the improper illu-
mination of cluster indicators associated with the
above features.
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to
Removal and Installation, Instrument Cluster Bezel
in this section.
(4) Remove four screws to the instrument cluster
(Fig. 16) and pull straight back to release off of self-
docking connectors (Fig. 17).
(5) Remove the four screws to the cluster area sup-
port panel (Fig. 9).
(6) Lift out of instrument panel and release self-
docking connectors from panel.
(7) Remove panel from vehicle.
Fig. 9 Cluster Area Support Panel Remove/Install
INSTALLATION
(1) Install self-docking connectors on panel.
(2) Install panel to instrument panel with four
screws (Fig. 9).
(3) Align the cluster over the self-docking connec-
tors and push firmly into place until seated.
(4) Install four screws to the instrument cluster
(Fig. 16) and pull straight back to release off of self-
docking connectors (Fig. 17).
(5) Install the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to
Removal and Installation, Instrument Cluster Bezel
in this section.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable (Fig. 4).
(7) Close hood.
(8) Verify vehicle and system operation.
GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Open front passenger door.
(2) Open glove box door, push in on box/bin sides
to release the glove box.
(3) Allow the glove box to drop down. With a firm
quick motion, pull the glove box assembly straight
down off the hinge pivots.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place glove box assembly in position and make
sure the orientation of the hinge is correct and snap
glove box assembly hinge into place (Fig. 10).
(2) Lift glove box assembly up, push in on the box/
bin sides to allow the glove box to pass by the instru-
ment panel.
(3) Close glove box.
(4) Shut passenger door.
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