Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1785

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INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL CONTROL KNOBS (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the HVAC control knobs (Fig. 22).
(2) Close door.
(3) Verify vehicle and system operation.
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
REMOVAL
LEFT END CAP
(1) Remove the left lower instrument panel bezel.
Pull top rearward, lower to floor and with a quick
pulling motion remove off instrument panel.
(2) Remove two screws to the left instrument
panel end cap.
(3) Pull the left end cap rearward to unsnap (Fig.
24). Maneuver it out from underneath the left A-pil-
lar trim and top cover. Removal of these components
is not necessary.
Fig. 24 LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP -
TYPICAL RT & LT SIDE
1 - POWER MIRROR SWITCH
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT END CAP
3 - ATTACHING SCREW(S)
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE ACCESS COVER
(4) Disconnect the power mirror switch wiring con-
nector (if equipped) and remove from vehicle.
RIGHT END CAP
(1) Remove glove box assembly:
(2) Open glove box and push in on the sides of the
glove box bin to allow the retainers to clear the
instrument panel.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(3) Let the glove box drop down to the floor.
(4) Remove two screws to the right instrument
panel end cap.
(5) Pull end cap rearward to unsnap and remove
from vehicle. Maneuver it out from underneath the
right A-pillar trim and top cover. Removal of these
components is not necessary.
INSTALLATION
LEFT END CAP
(1) Connect the power mirror switch wiring con-
nector (if equipped).
(2) Place the left end cap in position and snap into
place. Make sure that it is underneath the A-pillar
trim and top cover.
(3) Install two screws to the left instrument panel
end cap.
(4) Place left lower instrument panel bezel in posi-
tion and make sure the orientation of the hinge is
correct and snap bezel hinge into place
(5) Roll bezel upward and snap into place.
RIGHT END CAP
(1) Place the right end cap in position and snap
into place. Make sure that it is underneath the A-pil-
lar trim and top cover.
(2) Install two screws to the right instrument
panel end cap.
(3) Lift glove box assembly up, push in on the box/
bin sides to allow the glove box retainers to pass by
the instrument panel.
(4) Close glove box door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 14).
(3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry off the left and right A-pillar
trim.
(4) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
the front power window switch from the instrument
panel center bezel. Disconnect the harness connector
and remove (Fig. 21).
(5) Remove the one center bezel retaining screw
(Fig. 23).
(6) Pull off the HVAC control knobs (Fig. 22).
(7) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry off
the center bezel and remove (Fig. 23).
(8) Remove the two top cover attaching screws
(Fig. 25).
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