Installation - Chrysler 300M Service Manual

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
1 - SPEAKER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
2 - COVER, UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
4 - BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
5 - LOUVER, AIR OUTLET
6 - GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY
7 - CONTROL ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL
8 - HOUSING, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
9 - RADIO

INSTALLATION

(1) If replacing instrument panel and pad assem-
bly, transfer all parts to new assembly (Fig. 6), (Fig.
7), and (Fig. 8).
(2) With the help of an assistant, place instrument
panel into vehicle into the approximate mounting
position (Fig. 5).
(3) Make sure that all harnesses are free and clear
from snagging.
(4) Install eight instrument panel retaining screws
to body.
(5) Connect the left side harness connectors to
junction block and Body Control Module (BCM).
(6) Connect the two right side harness connectors
to radio antenna and amplifier DIN cable.
(7) Install the right side under dash silencer/pad.
(8) Place the right and left cowl side kick panels
into position and install the three retaining screws.
(9) Place the right and left scuff plates into posi-
tion and firmly press them into place. Install the one
screw retaining each left and right scuff plate.
(10) Place the instrument panel top cover into
position and firmly snap into place (Fig. 5).
(11) Place the right and left A-pillar trim moldings
into place starting from the rear and firmly snap into
place.
(12) Connect the two harness connectors to the
HVAC housing, the Airbag Control Module (ACM),
and two ground eyelets left of the floor tunnel near
the bulkhead.
(13) Install the steering column:
(a) Raise steering column into position at brake
pedal support bracket.
(b) Install the four column mounting bolts at
brake pedal support bracket.
(c) Place the left panel A/C outlet duct into posi-
tion and firmly snap into place.
(d) Place the under column duct section into
position and firmly snap into place.
(e) Connect column wiring.
(f) Connect shift interlock cable at ignition
switch.
(g) Install the steering column shrouds.
(14) Install one screw attaching instrument panel
to the steering column mounting plate (Fig. 4).
(15) Place the left floor duct/silencer pad into posi-
tion and install the one retaining screw.
10 - BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
11 - SWITCH, HEADLAMP
12 - LOUVER, AIR OUTLET
13 - COVER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT/BIN (6 PASS. ONLY)
14 - ASH RECEIVER
15 - BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM - CENTER
16 - LEVER, PARKING BRAKE
17 - COVER, LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
18 - BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
(16) Connect the 16-way Diagnostic Link Connec-
tor (DLC) to the steel reinforcement.
(17) Install the four bolts to steel reinforcement at
the bottom of lower instrument panel cover.
(18) Install the two nuts attaching center lower
instrument panel to floor tunnel bracket. On six pas-
senger vehicles go to Step 25 (Fig. 3).
(19) Install the two front bracket screws and two
screws inside console storage bin to console.
(20) Place the right console side cover into position
and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to
right console side cover.
(21) Raise glove box door to by pinching sides
together, towards each other.
(22) Place the left console side cover into position
and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to
the left console side cover.
(23) Connect wire connectors to HVAC control and
traction control switch.
(24) On five passenger vehicles, place instrument
panel center bezel into position and firmly snap into
place (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
STORAGE BIN - INSTALLATION).
(25) On six passenger vehicles, install the lower
floor bin (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/STORAGE BIN - INSTALLATION).
(26) Connect decklid release switch wiring connec-
tor, install the cable to brake release handle. Place
the left lower instrument panel cover into position
and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to
the lower instrument panel cover (outside end).
(27) Connect two wire connectors and one illumi-
nation bulb socket.
(28) Place shifter bezel into position and firmly
snap into place.
NOTE: On 300M vehicles, the shifter bezel must be
installed prior to the center bezel being installed.
(29) Install left and right instrument panel end
covers by placing into position and firmly snapping
into place.
(30) Install the one Allen screw to shifter knob.
(31) Connect the negative battery cable remote ter-
minal to the remote battery post (Fig. 1).
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