Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1767

PT
LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBAR
REMOVAL
(1) Loosen the end cap set screws on both side
rails and remove end caps. (Fig. 7)
(2) Release the cross bars and slide off the side
rails.
Fig. 7 LUGGAGE RACK
1 - SIDE RAILS
2 - CROSSBARS
3 - END CAPS
4 - NUTS (5 PER SIDE)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the crossbars onto the side rails.
(2) Install the end caps and tighten the set screws.
(3) Place the cross bars into the far rear position
and lock down.
LUGGAGE RACK SIDE RAIL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the crossbars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-
TERIOR/LUGGAGE
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
NOTE: Remove the following trim panels from the
same side as the side rail only.
(3) Remove the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the sunvisor and holder. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SUN VISOR - REMOVAL)
(5) Partially remove the sunroof trim lace. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE -
REMOVAL)
RACK CROSSBAR
(6) Remove the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the front and rear assist handles.
(8) Remove the upper c-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove the upper d-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(10) Remove push pin fastener at the rear of the
head liner.
(11) Lower headliner to gain access to the side rail
nuts.
(12) Remove the five side rail nuts and remove the
side rail.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the side rail and side rail bolts.
(2) Apply a suitable body sealer to the bolt threads
and install the nuts.
(3) Raise the headliner and install the push pin
fastener at the rear.
(4) Install the upper d-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/D-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(5) Install the upper c-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(6) Install the assist handles.
(7) Install the upper b-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(8) Install the sunroof trim lace. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SUNROOF/OPENING TRIM LACE - INSTAL-
LATION)
(9) Install the sunvisor. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/SUN VISOR - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install the a-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(11) Reconnect the battery.
(12) Install the crossbars. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EX-
TERIOR/LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBAR - INSTAL-
LATION)
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RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Mark bolt locations on the upper radiator clo-
sure panel (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove fasteners attaching radiator closure
panel to fenders.
(4) Move temperature sensor as necessary.
(5) Remove bolt attaching lower radiator closure
panel to the upper radiator closure panel.
(6) For replacement of upper radiator closure
panel, remove hood latch, and any other hardware.
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