2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN battery

(1) Match the replacement cable up against the old
cable to verify the correct part.
(2) Position the hold open latch cable on the side
door.
NOTE: The hold open latch cable is marked with
white tape. It must be attached to the upper most
cable attachment at the latch. This position is
marked with a ªWº on the latch.
(3) Connect the hold open latch cable on the hold
open latch assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on
the latch link and gently push the cable sleeve
retainer in the latch bracket.
(4) Install the hold open latch on the side door.(Re-
fer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/HOLD OPEN
LATCH - INSTALLATION)
(5) Connect the hold open latch cable on the latch
assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on the latch
link and gently push the cable sleeve retainer in the
latch bracket.(6) Trace the outside handle cable along its routing
path and install on its retaining clips and position
foam insulators. Use previously made schematic as a
guide or remove the opposite side door trim panel
and use that door as a guide.
CAUTION: Be certain replacement cable is routed
and retained correctly and foam insulators are
properly positioned.
(7) Install the latch assembly. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER DOORS/LATCH - INSTALLATION)
(8) Place the watershield into position and press
securely to adhesive making sure to properly route
wiring and linkages.
(9) Install the appropriate side door trim panel on
the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(10) Connect the negative battery cable.
RSDOORS - SLIDING23-39
HOLD OPEN LATCH CABLE (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place striker in position on vehicle.
(2) Align striker to outline mark on sill.
(3) Install screws attaching striker to sill. Tighten
screws to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Verify liftgate alignment and operation.
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(3) Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
(4) Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connec-
tor to rear header.
(5) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(6) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
(7) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(8) Disconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
(9) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(10) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header (Fig. 4).
(11) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With assistance, place liftgate in position on
vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten bolts to 33 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.(4) Reconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
(5) Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
(6) Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire
harness.
(7) Install screws attaching wire connector to rear
header.
(8) Connect rear window washer hose onto spray
nozzle.
(9) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(10) Install battery negative cable.
(11) Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should
have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the
gaps. The gap is; (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUC-
TURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).
²8.0 mm   2.5 to the rear fascia,
²8.0 mm   2.0 to the roof,
²2.0 mm   0.5 mm to the aperture.
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liftgate trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Disconnect the latch rod.
(4) Rotate plastic lock cylinder nut one quarter
turn and remove nut and spring washer.
(5) Remove the lock cylinder from the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder into liftgate.
(2) Install the plastic lock cylinder lock nut, spring
washer and rotate one quarter turn.
(3) Connect the electrical connector.
(4) Connect the latch rod.
(5) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Verify lock cylinder operation.
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in
the full open position.
(3) Pull liftgate opening weatherstrip from D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(4) Remove bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar
(Fig. 5).
(5) Remove bolt attaching prop assembly to lift-
gate.
(6) Remove prop assembly from vehicle.
Fig. 4 LIFTGATE
1 - HINGE
2 - ROOF
3 - NET HOLE OR SLOT
23 - 42 DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATERS
LATCH STRIKER (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................65
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL.............................65
INSTALLATION.........................65
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................70
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................71
INSTALLATION.........................72
INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT END CAP
REMOVAL.............................72INSTALLATION.........................72
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................72
INSTALLATION.........................72
LOWER CONSOLE
REMOVAL.............................73
INSTALLATION.........................73
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL.............................73
INSTALLATION.........................73
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
BLOCKER- INFLATABLE KNEE
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................75
OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................76
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
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.
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.
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-65

INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES
FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower console:
(a) Remove five 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) 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.
(6) Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP PAD - REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag.
(8) Remove the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(9) Remove screws attaching instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening
(Fig. 4).
(10) 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.
(11) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(12) Disconnect the right side wire connectors from
the HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
Fig. 3 FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKETS
1 - DASH PANEL OCCUPANT BRACKET
2 - FLOOR BRACKET NUT
3 - FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKET (RIGHT)
4 - BRACKET ATTACHING SCREW(S)
5 - FLOOR TO CENTER STACK BRACKET (LEFT)
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-67

(29) 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.
(30) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(31) Loosen the left side roll down bolt (Fig. 8).
(32) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(33) 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.
(34) If the instrument panel is being replaced,
transfer all parts to the new instrument panel
assembly.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTESFOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) With the help of an assistant place the instru-
ment panel into vehicle on roll down bolts. As you
roll 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) Start the locator screw and install the right
side A-pillar retaining bolts (Fig. 5). There are two 13
mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(3) Install the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(4) Tighten the right and left side cowl side roll
down bolt.
(5) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(6) 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.
Fig. 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER
REINFORCEMENT
1 - LOWER RIGHT REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
23 - 70 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(7) Place steering column cover plate into position
(Fig. 8).
(8) Install six instrument panel steering column
cover plate attaching screws.
(9) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel reinforcement (Fig. 9).
(10) Place brake pedal support bracket into posi-
tion and install three nuts attaching to instrument
panel.
(11) Place steering column into position and install
four nuts retaining the steering column to the dash
panel steering column mounting bracket and lower
column to the floor (Fig. 7).
(12) Connect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) harness connector.
(13) Connect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and clip the harness to the col-
umn.
(14) Connect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(15) Place steering column bearing shroud and
steering column shroud into position and install four
steering column shroud retaining screws (Fig. 6).
(16) Place fixed shroud into position and install
two steering column fixed shroud retaining screws
(Fig. 6).
(17) Install two screws to the hood release handle.
(18) Install the inflatable knee blocker. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER
- INSTALLATION).
(19) Install the lower steering column cover and
end cap. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND
END CAP - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install the cluster bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION).
(21) Install over steering column cover. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COL-
UMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the right end cover. Position over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(23) Connect the right side wire connectors to the
HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(24) Install the glove box:
(a) Install glove box into the vehicle. Line up the
hinges and firmly snap together.(b) Push in on sides of glove box bin and raise
door.
(25) Install two screws to each right and left cowl
trim covers.
(26) Connect the wire connectors to the Passenger
Airbag.
(27) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(28) Install screws attaching instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening
(Fig. 4).
(29) Install the instrument panel top cover and
silencer. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(30) Install both left and right side A-pillar trim
covers.
(31) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the floor pan (Fig. 3).
(32) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(33) Install the lower console:
(a) Install lower console to vehicle.
(b) Connect the auxiliary power outlet.
(c) Install the six retaining screws.
(34) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent between access cover and center bezel
gently pry outward.
(3) Carefully pry the access cover from the instru-
ment panel (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the two center bezel attaching screws.
(5) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and
pull outward.
(6) Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(7) Remove the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-71
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt
lower anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
(5) Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pil-
lar.
(6) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(7) Pass seat belt through slot in D-pillar trim
panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Pass seat belt through slot in D-pillar trim
panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(2) Position D-pillar trim panel on vehicle.
(3) Connect speaker wire connector to speaker, if
equipped.
(4) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner quarter panel.
(5) Engage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Install bolt attaching second row seat belt
lower anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(7) Install second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(8) Install liftgate sill plate.
(9) Install rear header trim cover.
LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative cable clamp
from battery post. Damage to accessory feed circuit
can result.
(1) Remove first row seat.
(2) Remove second row seat, if equipped.
(3) Remove front door sill plate on three door vehi-
cle.
(4) Remove sliding door sill plate on four door
vehicle.
(5) Remove left quarter trim bolster.
(6) Remove C-pillar trim panel.
(7) Remove left D-pillar trim panel.
(8) Remove first row seat belt anchor.
(9) Remove second row seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle.
(10) Remove screws attaching quarter trim to
quarter panel from bolster area.(11) Remove screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket or inner quarter trim
panel.
(12) Disconnect wire connector from accessory
power outlet, if equipped.
(13) Remove quarter trim from quarter panel.
(14) Pass front seat belt and turning loop through
slot in quarter trim panel on three door vehicle.
(15) Pass first row seat belt through slot in quar-
ter trim panel.
(16) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped,
through slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel
base vehicle.
(17) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(3) Pass first row seat belt through slot in quarter
trim panel.
(4) Connect wire connector into accessory power
outlet, if equipped.
(5) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner panels.
(6) Position quarter trim panel on inner quarter
panel.
(7) Install screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket or inner quarter panel.
(8) Install screws attaching quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.
(9) Install second row seat belts anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (29 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install first row seat belt anchor.
(11) Install left D-pillar trim panel.
(12) Install C-pillar trim panel.
(13) Install upper left B-pillar trim on three door
vehicle.
(14) Install left quarter trim bolster.
(15) Install front door sill plate on three door vehi-
cle.
(16) Install sliding door sill plate on four door
vehicle.
(17) Install second row seat, if equipped.
(18) Install first row seat.
(19) Connect the battery negative cable.
LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding sill plate to lift-
gate door opening sill (Fig. 27).
(2) Remove sill plate from vehicle.
23 - 94 INTERIORRS

INSTALLATION
(1) Place bezel in position in HVAC duct opening.
(2) Push inward on bezel until clips snap in place.
Verify that all four clips have been engaged to the
bezel and that the bezel is flush to the headlining
(3) Position HVAC louver to bezel.
(4) Snap both ends of the louver into HVAC bezel.
RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Damage to accessory feed circuit can result.
(1) Remove first row seat.
(2) Remove second row seat.
(3) Remove sliding door sill trim panel.
(4) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(5) Remove D-pillar trim panel.
(6) Remove first row seat belt anchor.
(7) Remove second row seat belt anchor.
(8) Remove screws attaching quarter trim to quar-
ter panel from bolster area.
(9) Remove screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket.
(10) Disengage hidden clips attaching front of
quarter trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding
door opening and at locators.
(11) Remove quarter trim from quarter panel.
(12) Disconnect speaker wire connector on LWB
quarter trim panel with rear air conditioning.
(13) Pass second row seat belt through slot in trim
panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(14) Pass first row seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(15) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass first row seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(3) Pass second row seat belt through access hole
in trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Connect wire connector into speaker on LWB
with rear air conditioning.
(5) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner quarter panel.
(6) Engage hidden clips attaching front of quarter
trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding door open-
ing and at locators.
(7) Install screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket.
(8) Install screws attaching quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.(9) Install second row seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (29 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install first row seat belt anchor.
(11) Install D-pillar trim panel.
(12) Install C-pillar trim panel.
(13) Install quarter trim bolster.
(14) Install sliding door sill trim panel.
(15) Install second row seat, if equipped.
(16) Install first row seat.
(17) Connect the battery negative cable.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor (Fig. 33).
(2) Loosen the mirror base set screw (Fig. 34).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and
slide it downward onto the support bracket.
(2) Tighten the setscrew 1 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
Fig. 33 REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEADLINER
2 - WIRE COVER
3 - MIRROR
4 - MIRROR ASSEMBLY
5 - WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - WINDSHIELD
RSINTERIOR23-97
REAR HVAC LOUVER (Continued)