2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN lock

(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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(3) Place the lower steering column cover into posi-
tion and push spring clips into position.
(4) Install the two screws attaching the lower
steering column cover to instrument panel.
BLOCKER- INFLATABLE KNEE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lower steering column cover (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COL-
UMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the park brake release handle link
from the park brake release handle.
(3) Disengage inflatable knee blocker wire connec-
tor from lower instrument and disconnect the wire
connector (Fig. 17).(4) Remove screws attaching to instrument panel.
(5) Remove inflatable knee blocker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place inflatable knee blocker into position (Fig.
17).
(2) Connect inflatable knee blocker wire connector
and install inflatable knee blocker attaching screws.
(3) Install the steering column cover backing plate
into vehicle.
(4) Install park brake release handle link to park
brake release handle.
(5) Install the lower steering column cover (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING
COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
Fig. 16 STEERING COLUMN COVER AND END CAP
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER AND LOWER PANEL
2 - ATTACHING SCREW(S)
3 - END CAP
4 - INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING COLUMN COVER PLATE
6 - COWL PANEL
7 - COWL SIDE TAPPING PLATE
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LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (Continued)

OVER STEERING COLUMN
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Taking a firm grasp of the over steering col-
umn cover front edge, give a quick upward pulling
motion to disengage the cover from the instrument
panel (Fig. 18).
(2) Remove the over steering column cover from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place the over steering column cover into posi-
tion over the retaining slots and firmly snap into
place (Fig. 18).
Fig. 17 INFLATABLE KNEE BLOCKER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL COLUMN COVER PLATE
2 - COWL SIDE TAPPING PLATE
3 - LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT4 - INFLATABLE KNEE BLOCKER WIRE CONNECTOR
5 - INFLATABLE KNEE BLOCKER
6 - KNEE LOCKER ATTACHING SCREWS
Fig. 18 OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL OVER STEERING COLUMN COVER
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
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BLOCKER- INFLATABLE KNEE (Continued)

INTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION TRIM
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................80
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................83
CARPET TRIM RING AND COVER - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................84
INSTALLATION.........................84
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................88
INSTALLATION.........................88
C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................88
INSTALLATION.........................88
DOOR SILL TRIM PLATE
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
FLOOR CONSOLE - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
FLOOR CONSOLE KEY LOCK TUMBLER -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
FLOOR CONSOLE LID LATCH - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90HEADLINER
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................92
LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................94
LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................94
LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................95
QUARTER TRIM BOLSTER
REMOVAL.............................95
INSTALLATION.........................95
REAR FLOOR TUB CARPETS INSERT -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................95
INSTALLATION.........................96
REAR HEADER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................96
INSTALLATION.........................96
REAR HVAC LOUVER
REMOVAL.............................96
INSTALLATION.........................97
RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................97
INSTALLATION.........................97
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................97
INSTALLATION.........................97
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................97
INSTALLATION.........................98
SECOND ROW FLOOR TUB CARPET INSERT -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL.............................98
INSTALLATION.........................98
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL.............................98
INSTALLATION.........................99
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL.............................99
INSTALLATION.........................99
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL.............................99
INSTALLATION.........................99
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CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove front center console.
(3) Remove heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(4) Remove the remaining seats. Refer to the Own-
er's Manual for the proper procedures.
(5) Remove front cowl panels and sill plates.
(6) Remove sliding door sill plates. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE -
REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the cargo organizer, if equipped.
(8) Remove liftgate scuff plate. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE SCUFF PLATE -
REMOVAL)
(9) Remove lower B-pillar trim covers.
(10) Remove D-pillar trim covers.
(11) Remove Quarter trim panels.
(12) Remove floor escutcheons (Fig. 4).
(13) Remove the floor console trays. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY -
REMOVAL)
(14) Remove push pin fasteners attaching carpet to
floor in front seat and rear area.
(15) Roll carpet from under instrument panel to
center of sliding door.
(16) Roll and fold carpet forward away from rear
door opening.
(17) Extract carpet through sliding door opening
(Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert carpet through sliding door opening.
(2) Roll carpet rearward toward rear door opening.
(3) Roll carpet under instrument panel.
(4) Install push pins fasteners through carpet and
grommet into floor to attach carpet to floor in front
seat area (Fig. 5).
(5) Install push pins fasteners in the rear area.
CAUTION: Ensure that the correct fasteners are
installed in the proper locations. Damage to the fuel
tank may result.
(6) Install floor escutcheons (Fig. 4).
(7) Install the floor console trays. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY -
INSTALLATION)
(8) Install Quarter trim panels.
(9) Install D-pillar trim covers.
(10) Install lower B-pillar trim covers.
(11) Install rear door sill plate.
(12) Install sliding door sill plates. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE -
INSTALLATION)
(13) Install front cowl panels and sill plates.
(14) Install the passenger seats. Refer to the Own-
er's Manual for proper procedures.
(15) Install front center console.
(16) Install heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(17) Install front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLATION)
Fig. 4 SEAT ESCUTCHEONS
1 - SEAT ESCUTCHEON
2 - FLOOR CARPET
Fig. 5 FLOOR CARPET
1 - CARPET LOCATOR GROMMET
2 - PUSH PIN
3 - CARPET
4 - CARPET GROMMET
5 - HEEL PROTECTOR PAD
6 - BODY ASSEMBLY
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CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove floor mats.
(2) Remove front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove instrument panel lower console. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the floor console base tray and discon-
nect wire connector from the base tray.(Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(6) Remove winch plug (spare tire winch) (Fig. 6).
(7) Remove front cowl panels and sill plates.
(8) Remove kick plate and heel pad at gas pedal
(9) Remove seat belt anchors at the passenger side
B-pillar and driver side C-pillars
(10) Fold in floor second and third row seats. Refer
to the Owner's Manual for the proper procedures.
(11) Remove front carpet trim ring and cover (Fig.
7)(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS ANDFLOOR MATS - REMOVAL). (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS TRIM RING AND COVER
REMOVAL).
Fig. 6 ACCESS TO WINCH
1 - WINCH PLUG
2 - ACCESS HOLE TO WINCH
Fig. 7 FRONT TRIM RING AND COVER ASSEMBLY
1 - FORWARD 4-WAY LOCATOR
2 - REARWARD 2-WAY LOCATOR
3 - LOAD FLOOR PLUG (8)4 - WELD STUD NUTS (10)
5 - TRIM RING COVER
23 - 82 INTERIORRS

(3) Roll carpet forward under instrument panel
(Fig. 8).
(4) Install push pins fasteners through carpet and
grommet into floor to attach carpet to floor in front
seat area.
(5) Pull wire harnesses through the carpet as
needed.
(6) Smooth out the carpet and allowing weld studs
to go all the way through the carpet.
(7) Install rear push pins fasteners attaching rear
of carpet.
(8) Place third row carpet cover into position and
press clips into position (Fig. 9).
(9) Slide the carpet under the quarter trim panel
into position.
(10) Install lower B-pillar trim covers.
(11) Install sliding door sill plates. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install front carpet trim ring and cover (Fig.
7). (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS TRIM
RING AND COVER - INSTALLATION)
(13) Install seat belt anchors at the passenger side
B-pillar and driver side C-pillars
(14) Install kick plate and heel pad at the gas
pedal
(15) Install winch plug (spare tire winch) (Fig. 6).
(16) Install front cowl panels and sill plates.
(17) Install heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(18) Install the floor console base tray and discon-
nect wire connector from the base tray. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Install instrument panel lower console. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(21) Install floor mats.CARPET TRIM RING AND
COVER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move front seats to the full forward position.
(2) Fold the second row seats into the floor.
(3) Remove the load floor plugs (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the ten weld nuts.
(5) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(7) Raise the front trim ring and cover up off of
the weld studs and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place front trim ring and cover assembly into
position.
(2) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(3) Install the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(4) Close door covers.
(5) Install the ten weld nuts (Fig. 10).
(6) Install the eight load floor plugs.
(7) Open the second row seats into position.
(8) Move front seats to the position.
23 - 84 INTERIORRS
CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR (Continued)

DOOR SILL TRIM PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Using trim stick (C-4755), disengage hidden
clips holding door sill plate from door sill.
(2) Remove sill plate from vehicle (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle (Fig. 15).
(2) Align interlock tabs at front and rear to mating
trim.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold door sill plate to
door sill.
FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the floor carpet. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Remove the four screws and remove the base
tray.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place the base tray into position and connect
the wire connector.
(2) Install the four screws attaching base tray.
(3) Install the floor console.
FLOOR CONSOLE - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open floor console door and storage bin can be
lifted out of the console (Fig. 16).
(2) The floor console inner mat is just laying in the
bottom of the console. It can be removed by pulling
the mat upwards and out.
(3) The power outlet cover is snap into the console.
It can be removed by pulling upward on the inner
edge of the power cover to release it.
(4) The cell phone holder can be removed by com-
pressing the two legs towards each other and remov-
ing phone holder from the console housing (Fig. 17).
INSTALLATION
(1) Compress the legs on the cell phone holder and
place into position (Fig. 17).
(2) Place power outlet cover into position and snap
into position.
(3) Set mat into console housing and lay into posi-
tion.
(4) Set storage bin into console housing and close
door. (Fig. 16).
Fig. 15 DOOR SILL PLATE
1 - CLIPS
2 - SLIDING DOOR SILL TRIM PLATE
3 - FRONT DOOR SILL TRIM PLATE
Fig. 16 FLOOR CONSOLE
1 - POWER OUTLET COVER
2 - FLOOR CONSOLE INNER MAT
3 - STORAGE BIN
4 - FLOOR CONSOLE
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