2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN instrument panel

RIGID, SEMI-RIGID, AND FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PARTS TYPES
CODE FAMILY NAME COMMON TRADE NAME TYPICAL APPLICATION
ASA ACRYLONITRILE STYRENE
ACRYLITELURAN S CONSOLES, GRILLES
ABS ACRYLONITRILE
BUTADIENE STYRENETERLURAN9A9PILLARS, CONSOLES,
GRILLES
ABS/PC ABS/PC ALLOY PULSE, PROLOY,
BAYBLENDDOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
ABS/PVC ABS/PV ALLOY PROLOY, PULSE, LUSTRAN,
CYCLOVINDOOR PANELS, GRILLES,
TRIM
BMC BULK MOLDING
COMPOUNDBMC FENDER EXTENSIONS
EMA EHTYLENE METHYL
ACRYLATE/IONOMERSURLYN, EMA, IONOMER BUMPER GUARDS, PADS
METTON METTON METTON GRILLES, KICK PANELS,
RUNNING BOARDS
MPPO MODIFIED
POLYPHENYLENE OXIDEMPPO SPOILER ASSEMBLY
PA POLYAMID ZYTEL, VYDYNE, PA,
MINLONFENDERS, QUARTER PANELS
PET THERMOPLASTIC
POLYESTERRYNITE TRIM
PBT/PPO PBT/PPO ALLOY GERMAX CLADDINGS
PBTP POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATEPBT, PBTP, POCAN, VALOX WHEEL COVERS, FENDERS,
GRILLES
PBTP/EEBC POLYBUTYLENE
THEREPTHALATE/EEBC
ALLOYBEXLOY,9M9, PBTP/EEBC FASCIAS, ROCKER PANEL,
MOLDINGS
PC POLYCARBONATE LEXAN, MERLON, CALIBRE,
MAKROLON PCTAIL LIGHT LENSES, IP TRIM,
VALANCE PANELS
PC/ABS PC/ABS ALLOY GERMAX, BAY BLENDS,
PULSEDOORS, INSTRUMENT
PANELS
PPO POLYPHENYLENE OXIDE AZDEL, HOSTALEN,
MARLEX, PRFAX, NORYL,
GTX, PPOINTERIOR TRIM, DOOR
PANELS, SPLASH SHIELDS,
STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
PPO/PA POLYPHENYLENE/
POLYAMIDPPO/PA, GTX 910 FENDERS, QUARTER PANELS
PR/FV FIBERGLASS REINFORCED
PLASTICFIBERGLASS, FV, PR/FV BODY PANELS
PS POLYSTYRENE LUSTREX, STYRON, PS DOOR PANELS, DASH
PANELS
RTM RESIN TRANSFER
MOLDING COMPOUNDRTM BODY PANELS
SMC SHEET MOLDED
COMPOUNDSMC BODY PANELS
TMC TRANSFER MOLDING
COMPOUNDTMC GRILLES
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BODY (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
SHORT WHEELBASE
(1) Position the air exhauster to the hole in the
lower aperture panel (Fig. 19).
(2) Using hand pressure, press the air exhauster
into the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features are fully engaged.
(3) Reinstall the rear fascia onto the body. (Refer
to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR
FASCIA - INSTALLATION).
LONG WHEELBASE
NOTE: Models with the optional rear heater and air
conditioner do not have an air exhauster on the
right side of the vehicle, but have a plastic plug
installed in the right lower aperture panel. This plug
is installed using the same procedure used to
install the air exhauster onto the short wheelbase
model. Refer to SHORT WHEELBASE.
(1) Position the air exhauster to the hole in the
lower aperture panel (Fig. 20).
(2) Using hand pressure, press the air exhauster
into the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features are fully engaged.
(3) Reinstall the quarter trim panel onto the inside
of the left or right quarter inner panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
- INSTALLATION) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
ROOF JOINT MOLDING
REMOVAL
The RAP molding is set with body side molding
tape. The temperature in the work area and the vehi-
cle should be at least 21É C (70É F) to avoid damag-
ing the RAP moldings.
(1) Warm the affected stick-on molding and body
metal to approximately 38É C (100É F) using a suit-
able heat lamp or heat gun.
(2) Pull stick-on molding from painted surface.
(3) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-BriteŸ Molding
Adhesive and Stripe Removal Discs, or equivalent, to
clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. The
adhesive removal discs are available from automotive
paint suppliers. Refer to instructions supplied with
the discs for proper usage.
INSTALLATION
The RAP molding is set with body side molding
tape. The temperature in the work area and the vehi-
cle should be at least 21É C (70É F) to avoid damag-
ing the RAP moldings.
(1) If molding is to be reused;
(a) Remove tape residue from molding.
(b) Clean back of molding with MopartSuper
Kleen solvent, or equivalent.
(c) Wipe molding dry with lint free cloth.
(d) Apply new body side molding (two sided
adhesive) tape to back of molding.
(2) Clean body surface with MopartSuper Kleen
solvent, or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
molding.
(4) Apply molding to body from front of vehicle to
rear.
(5) Using a roller tool, roll molding onto body
panel with enough force to assure adhesion and not
bend roof panels.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, lift up
the end of the instrument panel top pad enough to
gain access to the mirror electrical connector, if
equipped. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector, if equipped.
(3) Using a trim stick or equivalent, remove the
trim cover (Fig. 21).
(4) Remove the bolts.
(5) Remove the mirror from the pillar.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route the mirror wire harness, if equipped,
through the a-pillar and place side view mirror in
position on vehicle (Fig. 21).
(2) Install the bolts and tighten to 10 N´m (85 in.
lbs.).
(3) Install the mirror trim cover.
(4) Connect the electrical connector, if equipped.
(5) Install the instrument panel top cover, if
equipped with the electric mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION)
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REAR QUARTER PANEL/FENDER AIR EXHAUSTER (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood in position on vehicle. With assis-
tance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle
to support the hood, install bottom bolts attaching
hood to hinge finger tight.
(2) Install top bolts attaching hood to hinge finger
tight.
(3) Position bolts at marks and tighten. Tighten
bolts to 13.5 N´m (120 in. lbs.) torque. The hood
should be aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) gap to the front
fenders and flush across the top surfaces along fend-
ers.
(4) Verify hood operation and alignment.
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove bolts attaching hood latch to radiator
closure panel crossmember (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove hood latch from crossmember.
(4) Disconnect hood release cable from hood latch
(Fig. 4).
(5) Remove hood latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position hood latch on vehicle.
(2) Connect hood release cable from hood latch.
(3) Position hood latch on crossmember.
(4) Align hood latch by placing latch over net
pierced tabs. If alignment is required, flatten or
grind tabs.
(5) Verify hood operation and alignment. Adjust as
necessary.(6) Tighten attaching bolts to 13.5 N´m (10 ft. lbs.)
torque.
LATCH RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove hood latch.
(2) Disengage cable end from hood latch locking
mechanism.
(3) Slide cable case end sideways in keyhole slot of
hood latch while pinching barb on cable case closed.
(4) Remove cable from latch (Fig. 4).
(5) Remove hood release handle from instrument
panel.
(6) Disengage rubber grommet cable insulator
from hole in dash panel.
(7) Attach a suitable length of mechanic's wire to
latch end of cable to assist cable installation.
Fig. 2 HOOD
1 - HOOD
2 - HOOD LATCH STRIKER
3 - HOOD HALF OF HOOD HINGE
Fig. 3 HOOD LATCH
1 - HOOD RELEASE CABLE
2 - HOOD LATCH
3 - RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL CROSSMEMBER
Fig. 4 HOOD
1 - RELEASE CABLE CASE
2 - HOOD LATCH
3 - RELEASE CABLE END
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HOOD (Continued)
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(8) Route cable back from latch through engine
compartment toward dash panel near power brake
booster (Fig. 5).
(9) Remove attaching clips from cable case.
(10) From inside vehicle, pull cable through dash
panel until mechanic's wire is exposed.
(11) Disconnect cable from mechanic's wire.
(12) Remove hood release cable from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood release cable in position under
instrument panel.
(2) Attach latch end of hood release cable to
mechanic's wire protruding through dash panel.
(3) Route cable forward through engine compart-
ment toward latch by pulling on mechanic's wire
(Fig. 5).(4) Disconnect mechanic's wire from cable.
(5) Engage rubber grommet cable insulator into
hole in dash panel.
(6) Install hood release handle into instrument
panel.
(7) Place cable in position on latch.
(8) Slide cable case end sideways into keyhole slot
of hood latch.
(9) Engage cable end into hood latch locking mech-
anism.
(10) Install hood latch.
(11) Install attaching clips to cable case and install
clips into original holes in strut tower, fender, head-
lamp area, and radiator closure panel crossmember.
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove bolts attaching striker to inside of
hood.
(3) Remove hood latch striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position hood latch striker on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching hood latch striker to
hood.
(3) Align hood latch striker to engage smoothly
into hood latch.
(4) Verify hood operation and alignment. Adjust as
necessary.
(5) Tighten attaching bolts to 13.5 N´m (10 ft. lbs.)
torque.Fig. 5 HOOD RELEASE CABLE ROUTING
1 - GROMMET
2 - HOOD RELEASE CABLE
3 - RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL CROSSMEMBER
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LATCH RELEASE CABLE (Continued)
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................63
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................64
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................65
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
REMOVAL.............................67INSTALLATION.........................67
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
LOWER CONSOLE
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................68
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL.............................68
INSTALLATION.........................68
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
STEERING COLUMN COVER BACKING PLATE
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL.............................69
INSTALLATION.........................69
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................70
INSTALLATION.........................70
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove Over Steering Column Bezel by lifting
it straight up with a firm pull.
(3) Remove the four bezel attaching screws (Fig.
1).
(4) Tilt the steering column in the full down posi-
tion.
(5) Pull rearward on the cluster bezel and remove.
INSTALLATION
(1) Maneuver cluster bezel over steering column
and into position (Fig. 1).
(2) Install the four bezel attaching screws.
(3) Install the Over Steering Column Bezel by
positioning it over the retaining slots and firmly
snapping it into place.
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 1 CLUSTER BEZEL
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - CLUSTER BEZEL
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CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screw access cover from the bottom
of the center bezel.
(2) Remove the center bezel attaching screws.
(3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry out on the edge of the instru-
ment panel center bezel. Hang off to the side leaving
the accessory switches connected.
(4) Pull the cup holder assembly rearward to dis-
engage the rear guide studs from instrument panel
(Fig. 2).
(5) Remove the cup holder assembly from lower
instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure the cup holder assembly is in the closed
position. The cup holder assembly must be installed
as an assembly to ensure proper track position.
(2) Place the cup holder assembly into position in
the lower instrument panel and slide into opening
until the rear guide struts snap into place (Fig. 2).
(3) Install the center bezel.
(4) Install the center bezel attaching screws
(5) Install the screw access cover to the bottom of
the center bezel.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
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) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(4) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
(5) Remove the assembly screws.
(6) Disassemble the glove box.
(7) Separate the latch from the glove box assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the latch onto the glove box assembly.
(2) Assemble the glove box.
(3) Install the assembly screws.
(4) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(5) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(6) Close glove box door.
Fig. 2 CUP HOLDER
1 - LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - CUP HOLDER AND TRACK
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GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Remove screws holding lock striker to instru-
ment panel.
(3) Remove glove box latch striker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the glove box latch striker.
(2) Install the screws holding latch striker to
instrument panel.
(3) Close glove box door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower console:
(a) Remove six retaining screws.
(b) Pull rearward and disconnect the auxiliary
power outlet.
(c) Remove lower console from vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts attaching the lower supports
to the instrument panel frame (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the bolts attaching the lower supports
to the floor pan.
(5) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag.
(6) Remove the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(7) Remove the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755)
or equivalent gently pry out on the trim covers and
remove.
(8) Remove the glove box:
(a) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(b) Pivot glove box downward and disengage
hinge hooks from instrument panel.
(c) Remove glove box from vehicle.
(9) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(10) Remove the four screws to the lower steering
column cover.
(11) Remove the eight screws to the steering col-
umn backing plate.
(12) Unclip the Data Link Connector (DLC) from
the steering column backing plate.
(13) Disconnect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(14) Remove the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(15) Remove five screws to steering column back-
ing plate and remove (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU-
MENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER - REMOVAL).
(16) Remove the two steering column shroud
retaining screws. Separate the shrouds and remove
from vehicle.
(17) Remove the screws attaching the instrument
panel reinforcement and remove (Fig. 4).
(18) Disconnect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and then unclip the harness
from the column.
(19) Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) harness connector.
(20) Remove the four nuts retaining the steering
column to the dash panel steering column mounting
bracket and lower column to the floor (Fig. 5).
(21) Remove the four nuts attaching the instru-
ment panel to the brake pedal support bracket.
(22) Loosen the left side roll down bolt (Fig. 6).
(23) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(24) If equipped with a mechanical transmission
range indicator:
(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.
(25) Remove the instrument panel top cover. Using
a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry up on the front
edge of the top cover, pull rearward and remove from
vehicle.
(26) Disconnect the right side wire connectors from
the HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(27) Remove the right end cover by pulling out-
board.
(28) Remove the right side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(29) Loosen the right side roll down bolt.
(30) Disconnect the two front window defroster
grid wire connectors. One on each side of vehicle.
(31) Remove both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on mirror trim cover.
(b) Open door and remove the three torx retain-
ing screws.
(c) Disconnect the wire connector and remove
mirror from the vehicle.
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(32) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(33) Remove the bolts attaching the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(34) With the help of an assistant remove the
instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument
panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the seal-
ing surface of the distribution duct.
If the instrument panel is being replaced, transfer
all parts to the new instrument panel assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) With the help of an assistant place the instru-
ment panel into vehicle on roll down bolts. As youroll the instrument panel up, lift the instrument
panel up so the duct work does not bind or bend and
you can set it down on the HVAC housing to get the
proper seal at the distribution duct. Get one bolt
started in the dash panel.
(2) Install the left and right side A-pillar retaining
bolts. There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm
bolt. The 10 mm bolts need to be installed first to
insure proper positioning of the Instrument panel in
the vehicle. Start the right side 10 mm bolt first (Fig.
6).
(3) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(4) Install both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Connect the wire connector and install the
mirror onto the vehicle.
(b) Install the three torx retaining screws.
(c) Using a firm push, snap the mirror trim
cover into place.
(5) Connect the two front window defroster grid
wire connectors. One on each side of vehicle.
(6) Tighten the right side roll down bolt.
(7) Install the right end cover. Position over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(8) Connect the right side wire connectors to the
HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(9) Install the bolts attaching the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(10) Install the instrument panel top cover. Slide
the front edge of the top cover toward dash panel,
and firmly snap down the rear edge of the to cover to
engage clips.
Fig. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER STACK RIGHT
& LEFT REINFORCEMENTS
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - CENTER STACK RIGHT & LEFT REINFORCEMENT
Fig. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER
REINFORCEMENT
1 - LOWER RIGHT REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Fig. 5 STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING BRACKET
3 - DASH PANEL REINFORCEMENT
4 - DASH PANEL STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING BRACKET
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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