1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER glove box

use. Refer to Causes of Battery Discharging in this
Group for more information.
NOTE: CLEAR COLOR = Replace Battery
WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE, ASSIST BOOST,
LOAD TEST, OR ADD WATER TO THE BATTERY
WHEN CLEAR COLOR DOT IS VISIBLE. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY OCCUR.
A clear color dot shows electrolyte level in battery
is below the test indicator (Fig. 1). Water cannot be
added to a maintenance free battery. The battery
must be replaced. A low electrolyte level may be
caused by an over charging condition. Refer to Gen-
erator Test Procedures on Vehicle.
CAUSES OF BATTERY DISCHARGING
It is normal to have a small 5 to 25 milliamperes
continuous electrical draw from the battery. This
draw will take place with the ignition in the OFF
position, and the courtesy, dome, storage compart-
ments, and engine compartment lights OFF. The con-
tinuous draw is due to various electronic features or
accessories that require electrical current with the
ignition OFF to function properly. When a vehicle is
not used over an extended period of approximately 20
days the IOD fuse should be pulled. The fuse is
located in the power distribution center. Disconnec-
tion of this fuse will reduce the level of battery dis-
charge. Refer to Battery Diagnosis and Testing table
and to the proper procedures.
ABNORMAL BATTERY DISCHARGING
²Corroded battery posts, cables or terminals.
²Loose or worn generator drive belt.
²Electrical loads that exceed the output of the
charging system due to equipment or accessories
installed after delivery.
²Slow driving speeds in heavy traffic conditions
or prolonged idling with high-amperage electrical
systems in use.²Defective electrical circuit or component causing
excess Ignition Off Draw (IOD). Refer to Battery
Ignition Off Draw (IOD).
²Defective charging system.
²Defective battery.
BATTERY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD)
High current draw on the battery with the ignition
OFF will discharge a battery. After a dead battery is
serviced the vehicle Ignition Off Draw (IOD) should
be checked. Determine if a high current draw condi-
tion exists first check the vehicle with a test lamp.
(1) Verify that all electrical accessories are OFF.
²Remove key from ignition switch
²Turn off all lights
²Liftgate and glove box door is closed
²Sun visor vanity lights are OFF
²All doors are closed
²Allow the Illuminated Entry System to time out
in approximately 30 seconds, if equipped.
²During Transmission Control Module (TCM)
power down there will be 500 milliamperes present
for 20 minutes. Afterwards less than 1.0 milliampere.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable (Fig. 4).
CAUTION: Always disconnect the meter before
opening a door.
(3) Using an multimeter, that has least a milliam-
pere range of 200 mA. Set meter to the highest mA
range. Install meter between the battery negative
cable and battery negative post (Fig. 5). Carefully
remove the test lamp without disconnecting the
meter. After all modules time-out the total vehicle
IOD should be less than 25 milliamperes. If ignition
off draw is more than 25 milliamperes go to Step 4.
(4) Each time the test lamp or milliampere meter
is disconnected and connected, all electronic timer
functions will be activated for approximately one
minute. The Body Control Module (BCM) ignition off
draw can reach 90 milliamperes.
(5) Remove the PDC fuses:
²Interior lamps
²Brake lamp
²IOD
(6) If there is any reading, with fuses removed
there is a short circuit in the wiring. Refer to Group
8W, wiring diagrams. If reading is less than 25 mA
go to Step 8.
(7) Install all fuses. After installing fuse, the cur-
rent can reach 90 mA. After time-out the reading
should not exceed 25 mA. If OK go to. If not, discon-
nect:
²Radio
²Body Control Module
²Remote Keyless Entry Module
Fig. 3 Test Indicator
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

hydrometer reading. Always correct the specific grav-
ity for temperature variation. Test the specific grav-
ity of the electrolyte in each battery cell. Refer to the
information with the Hydrometer.
Example 1:
²Hydrometer reading: 1.260
²Electrolyte temperature: -7ÉC (20ÉF)
²Subtract specific gravity: -0.019
²Correction specific gravity: 1.241
Example 2:
²Hydrometer reading: 1.225
²Electrolyte temperature: -38ÉC (100ÉF)
²Add specific gravity: +0.013
²Correction specific gravity: 1.238
A fully charged relatively new battery has a spe-
cific gravity reading of 1.285 plus 0.015 or minus
0.010.
If the specific gravity of all cells is above 1.235, but
variation between cells is more than 50 points
(0.050), it is an indication that the battery is unser-
viceable.
If the specific gravity of one or more cells is less
than 1.235, recharge the battery at a rate of approx-
imately 5 amperes. Continue charging until three
consecutive specific gravity tests, taken at one-hour
intervals, are constant.
If the cell specific gravity variation is more than 50
points (0.050) at the end of the charge period, replace
the battery.When the specific gravity of all cells is above 1.235
and variation between cells is less than 50 points
(0.050), the battery may be tested under heavy load.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
BATTERY DISCHARGING
CAUSE OF BATTERY DISCHARGING
It is normal to have a small 5 to 25 milliamperes
continuous electrical draw from the battery. This
draw will take place with the ignition in the OFF
position, and the courtesy, dome, storage compart-
ments, and engine compartment lights OFF. The con-
tinuous draw is due to various electronic features or
accessories that require electrical current with the
ignition OFF to function properly. When a vehicle is
not used over an extended period of approximately 20
days the IOD fuse should be disconnected. The fuse
is located in the power distribution center. Disconnec-
tion of this fuse will reduce the level of battery dis-
charge. Refer to Battery Diagnosis and Testing Chart
and to the proper procedures.
ABNORMAL BATTERY DISCHARGING
²Corroded battery posts, cables or terminals.
²Loose or worn generator drive belt.
²Electrical loads that exceed the output of the
charging system due to equipment or accessories
installed after delivery.
²Slow driving speeds in heavy traffic conditions
or prolonged idling with high-amperage electrical
systems in use.
²Defective electrical circuit or component causing
excess Ignition Off Draw (IOD). Refer to Battery
Ignition Off Draw (IOD).
²Defective charging system.
²Defective battery.
BATTERY IGNITION OFF DRAW
High current draw on the battery with the ignition
OFF will discharge a battery. After a dead battery is
serviced the vehicle Ignition Off Draw (IOD) should
be checked. Determine if a high current draw condi-
tion exists first check the vehicle with a test lamp.
(1) Verify that all electrical accessories are OFF.
²Remove key from ignition switch
²Turn off all lights
²Liftgate and glove box door is closed
²Sun visor vanity lights are OFF
²All doors are closed
²Allow the Illuminated Entry System to time out
in approximately 30 seconds, if equipped.
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable (Fig. 4).
Fig. 3 Battery Hydrometer
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
page page
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
HEADLAMP SWITCH..................... 2
SELF DIAGNOSTIC TEST.................. 2
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH............. 17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM).......... 18
CONVENIENCE BIN - CUP HOLDER......... 17
CONVENIENCE BIN LAMP................ 17
CONVENIENCE BIN TRACK............... 18
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH.......... 19
GLOVE BOX LOCK STRIKER.............. 20
GLOVE BOX........................... 19
HEADLAMP SWITCH LAMP(S)............ 21
HEADLAMP SWITCH.................... 20
HVAC CONTROL LAMP.................. 21
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BACK PANEL...... 21
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL............ 21
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ELECTRONIC
ODOMETER AND TRANSMISSION RANGE
INDICATOR.......................... 19
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMPS........... 22
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS - MECHANICAL
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
(PRND21)........................... 19
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS............. 22INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARD.............................. 23
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUBDIAL.......... 23
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUBDIALÐ
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION RANGE
INDICATOR.......................... 23
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH ELECTRONIC
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR...... 23
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH MECHANICAL
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR...... 24
INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT END COVER..... 27
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOUVERS........... 27
INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT END COVER.... 29
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER.......... 29
INSTRUMENT PANEL.................... 25
JUNCTION BLOCK...................... 30
KNEE BLOCKER REINFORCEMENT......... 30
LOWER CONSOLE...................... 30
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL............. 31
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER........ 31
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION RANGE
INDICATOR.......................... 32
MESSAGE CENTER LAMP................ 32
MESSAGE CENTER...................... 32
OUTLET (12 VOLT) BASE................. 32
OVER STEERING COLUMN BEZEL.......... 32
POWER MIRROR SWITCH LAMP.......... 34
POWER MIRROR SWITCH................ 34
RADIO BEZEL AND HVAC CONTROL........ 34
REAR HEATER-A/C SWITCH LAMP......... 35
REAR HEATER-A/C SWITCH............... 35
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH............. 35
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The instrumentation gauges on NS vehicles are
contained in a subdial assemblies within the instru-
ment cluster. The individual gauges are not serviced
separately. If one of the cluster gauges becomes
faulty the entire subdial would require replacement
and all gauges will have to be calibrated. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedure Manual for cali-
bration procedures.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
The mechanical instrument cluster with a tachom-
eter is equipped with a electronic vacuum fluorescent
transmission range indicator (PRND3L), odometer,
and trip odometer display.
The mechanical instrument cluster without a
tachometer is equipped with a cable operated trans-
mission range indicator (PRND21).
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(3) Disconnect two wire connectors from bottom of
Body Control Module (BCM)
(4) Remove bolts holding Junction Block to dash
panel mounting bracket (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove Junction Block from mounting bracket.
(6) Remove screws holding Body Control Module to
Junction Block.
(7) Slide Body Control Module downward to disen-
gage guide studs on Junction Block from channels on
BCM mounting bracket.
(8) Remove Body Control Module from Junction
Block.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS - MECHANICAL
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR (PRND21)
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster and disconnect
the range indicator cable at both attaching points.
Refer to Instrument Cluster with Mechanical Trans-
mission Range Indicator Reval and Installation pro-
cedures.
(2) Remove the screws holding the cluster lens to
the rear shell from around perimeter of lens.
(3) Remove the lens from the cluster, guide the
shift indicator cable through cluster shell.
(4) Remove the screws holding the shift indicator
to the lens.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the shift indicator and screws to cluster
lens.
(2) Position the lens on cluster and carefully guide
the shift indicator cable and guide through cluster
opening.
(3) Install the cluster lens and screws to the rear
shell around perimeter of lens.
(4) Install the instrument cluster.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ELECTRONIC ODOMETER
AND TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument cluster.
(2) Remove cluster lens.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from odometer and
transmission range indicator.
(4) Remove screws holding odometer and transmis-
sion range indicator to cluster shell.
(5) Remove odometer and transmission range indi-
cator from cluster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install odometer and transmission range indi-
cator and attach to cluster shell.
(2) Connect wire connector into odometer and
transmission range indicator.
(3) Install cluster lens.
(4) Install instrument cluster.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Open glove box (Fig. 9).
(2) Disengage clip holding checkstraps to glove box
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place glove box in position.
(2) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(3) Engage clip to hold checkstraps to glove box
door.
(4) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door (Fig. 10).
(2) Using a trim stick, lightly pry glove box lamp/
switch from instrument panel.
(3) Disengage wire connector from glove box lamp
and switch.
Fig. 8 Body Control Module Location
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(4) Remove glove box lamp and switch.
(5) Remove lamp (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
GLOVE BOX LOCK STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door (Fig. 12).
(2) Disengage clip holding checkstraps to glove box
door.
(3) Remove screws holding lock striker to instru-
ment panel.
(4) Remove glove box lock striker.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument cluster bezel (Fig. 13).
(2) Remove screws holding the headlamp switch
bezel to cluster bezel.
(3) Disconnect the wire connectors from the head-
lamp switch and wire connector from the power mir-
ror switch.
(4) Remove headlamp switch bezel from cluster
bezel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 9 Glove Box
Fig. 10 Glove Box Lamp and Switch
Fig. 11 Glove Box Lamp
Fig. 12 Glove Box Lock Striker
Fig. 13 Headlamp Switch
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(8) Using the indicator adjuster thumbwheel on
the indicator clip below the steering column. Rotate
the indicator thumbwheel to position the indicator
calibration arrow to the center of the N slot on the
instrument cluster mask.
(9) After the indicator has been properly adjusted,
move the shift lever through each gear position to
verify the appropriate gear position has been selected
and the slot is fully covered by the indicator. The left
edge of the indicator will just peek at the left edge of
the P slot in Park.
(10) If the indicator is not covering each of the
selected gear positions when selected, place the shift
lever back into neutral N and readjust the indicator.
Repeat the process until each gear is covered when
selected.
(11) Install the metal knee blocker panel.
(12) Install the lower steering column cover.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The instrument panel is removed as a unit. The
steering column and wiring harnesses are assembled
into the panel before installation. Service procedures
for interior trim not related to the instrument panel
can be found in Group 23, Body.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the battery, negative cable first.
(2) Remove the lower console.
(3) Remove the screw holding the lower heat duct
to the instrument panel support (Fig. 26).
(4) Disconnect the heat duct from the vehicle.
(5) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame (Fig. 27).(6) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(7) Remove the right and left end covers.
(8) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag Module.
(9) Remove the front door sill trim covers.
(10) Remove the A-pillar trim covers.
(11) Remove the glove box.
(12) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(13) Remove the lower steering column cover.
(14) Remove the knee blocker panel.
(15) Disconnect the lower two, forty pin wire har-
ness connectors, from the main Junction Block near
left cowl side panel (Fig. 28).
(16) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the bottom of Body Control Module.
(17) Disconnect the two forty pin connectors from
the right of the steering column (Fig. 29).
(18) Remove the clinch bolt holding upper the
steering shaft to the lower steering shaft (Fig. 29).
Fig. 25 Range Indicator Cable
Fig. 26 Heat Duct
Fig. 27 Lower Supports
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(19) Separate the upper steering shaft from the
lower steering shaft.
(20) Remove the nuts holding the instrument
panel frame to the die-cast brake pedal support on
each side of the steering column.
(21) With mechanical transmission range indica-
tor:
(a) Remove the indicator cable loop.(b) Remove the clip holding gear shift cable end
to the gear selector adapter.
(c) Pull the cable end from gear selector.
(d) Disconnect the clip for the indicator cable
and guide tube from the shift cable bracket and
move out of the way.
(22) Remove the nut holding gear shift cable
bracket to the instrument panel frame.
(23) Remove the bracket from the instrument
panel.
(24) Remove the screw holding hood release handle
to the instrument panel.
(25) Remove the bolt holding the hood release han-
dle to the instrument panel.
(26) Position the hood release handle out of the
way.
(27) Remove the instrument panel top cover.
(28) Disconnect the wire connector from the HVAC
wire harness behind the glove box area.
(29) Remove the bolts holding the instrument
panel frame to the brackets on cowl side panels (Fig.
30) and (Fig. 31).
(30) Loosen, but do not remove, the pivot bolts
holding the instrument panel to the cowl panels.
(31) Remove the bolts holding the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(32) Remove the instrument panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 28 Junction Block and Body Control Module
Connectors
Fig. 29 40 Way Connectors Location
Fig. 30 Passenger Side Instrument Panel
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place lower console in position.
(2) Slide console forward around instrument panel
supports.
(3) Install screws to hold lower console to floor
bracket and instrument panel.
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the right end cover.
(2) Remove the steering column bezel.
(3) Remove the radio bezel and the HVAC control.
(4) Remove the lower console.
(5) Remove the convenience cup holder and track.
(6) Remove the glove box.
(7) Remove the glove box latch striker.
(8) Remove the glove box lamp.
(9) Disconnect the wire connector from glove box
lamp.
(10) Remove the screws holding the lower instru-
ment panel to the reinforcement frame around the
glove box opening (Fig. 44).
(11) Remove the screw holding the lower instru-
ment panel to the right side of instrument panel.
(12) Remove the screw holding the lower instru-
ment panel to the upper instrument panel at the left
side panel above the accelerator pedal.
(13) Remove the instrument cluster bezel as neces-
sary to gain access to the lower instrument panel
screws.
(14) Remove the screw holding instrument panel
to the upper panel below the instrument cluster.
(15) Remove the screws holding rear of storage
pocket to the panel support frame.
(16) Remove the screws holding the lower instru-
ment panel to the upper instrument panel from
below radio.(17) Remove the screws holding lower instrument
panel to the support frame in floor console area.
(18) Separate the lower instrument from the upper
instrument panel.
(19) Disconnect the wire connectors from back of
the 12 volt outlet base.
(20) Remove the lower instrument from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding parking brake release
handle to instrument panel (Fig. 45).
(2) Remove screws holding bottom of lower steer-
ing column cover to instrument panel (Fig. 46).
(3) Remove screw holding right side of lower steer-
ing column cover to instrument panel.
Fig. 44 Lower Instrument Panel
Fig. 45 Park Brake Release Handle
Fig. 46 Lower Steering Column Cover
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)