Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1420

BODY COMPONENTS 23 - 37
DOOR LATCH S T R I K E R A D J U S T M E N T
(1) Insert a small pry bar in the latch striker slot.
(2) Pry on the striker as necessary to obtain cor­
rect adjustment.
INSTRUMENT PANEL (UP)
R E M O V A L
(1) Remove the I/P screws from the dash panel
(Fig. 6).
(2) Remove the steering column cover inserts from
the I/P (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove the I/P reinforcement bracket screws
from the brace.
(4) Remove the hood and parking brake release
handle brackets from the I/P (Fig. 8).
(5) If equipped, remove the hand throttle bracket
from t h e I/P (Fig. 9).
(6) Remove the I/P screws from the each cowl
panel.
(7) Pull the I/P outward from the dash panel for
clearance and disconnect the:
• Wire harness connectors
• Window defogger tubes
• Speedometer cable
• Heat/vent tube
• PRNDL cable
• Temperature control cable
Refer to the applicable service information groups
for additional information.
(8) Remove the I/P from the dash panel.
(9) If necessary, remove the reinforcement brackets
from the inside of the panel (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
(1) If applicable, install the reinforcement brackets
at the inside of the I/P (Fig. 10). Tighten the bracket
screws to 23 N # m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the
reinforcement bracket I/P screws to 3 N*m (24 in.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the I/P at the dash panel.
(3) Connect the:
• Wire harness connectors
• Window defog tubes
• Speedometer cable
• Heat/vent tube
• PRNDL cable
• Temperature control cable
to the I/P. Refer to the applicable service informa­
tion groups for additional information.
(4) Install the I/P screws. Tighten t h e IP cowl
screws to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the IP
dash panel screws and reinforcement bracket screws
to 4 N»m (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the steering column cover inserts on the
17P (Fig. 7). Tighten the screws to 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Install the hood and parking brake release han­
dle brackets on the I/P (Fig. 8). Tighten the screws to
3 N*m (30 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) If equipped, install the h a n d throttle bracket on
the I/P (Fig. 9). Tighten t h e locknut to 2 N*m (17 in.
lbs.) torque. Tighten the screw to 3 N*m (24 in. lbs.)
torque.
SCREW PLENUM SCREW BRACE PLENUM
Fig. 6 Instrument Panel
INSTRUMENT LOWER UPPER
i r t
PANEL COVER COVER J9123-350
Fig. 7 Steering Column Cover Inserts Removal/
Installation
DASH PANEL INSULATION MAT
R E M O V A L
(1) Remove the instrument panel from the dash
panel. If necessary, refer to the removal procedure.
(2) Remove the defroster duct from the dash panel.
(3) Remove the heater/A/C unit from the dash
panel. If necessary, refer to the removal procedure in
Group 24.