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Panel, Instrument: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: A-Pillar Trim Panels
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NOTE:

Avenger shown in illustration, 200 typical, except where noted.

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the A-Pillar trim (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
  3. Unfasten the instrument panel wiring harness connector from the A-pillar and disconnect from the roof wiring harness, if so equipped.
    Fig 2: Instrument Panel End Cap
    GC0147051Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the lower cowl trim panel. Refer to PANEL, COWL TRIM, REMOVAL .
  5. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the I/P end cap (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 3: Outlet Vents
    GC0147131Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the outlet vent. Repeat on the opposite side. Refer to OUTLET, AIR, REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: Defroster Grille
    GC0147146Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the retaining clips and pull up and rearward to remove the defroster grille (1).
    Fig 5: HVAC Controls
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  8. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove and disconnect the HVAC controls (1).
    Fig 6: Console Front Storage Bin & Fasteners
    GC0157466Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove and disconnect the console front storage bin (2).
  10. Remove the floor center console front fasteners (1).
    Fig 7: Shifter Trim Bezel
    GC0147138Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the shifter trim bezel (1).
    Fig 8: Console Bin Bolts
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  12. Open the center console bin lid and remove the console bin liner.
  13. Remove the bolts (1) located inside the console bin.
    Fig 9: Center Console
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  14. Lift up on the rear of the center console (1), disconnect the wiring harness and remove.
    Fig 10: Fasteners & Lower Steering Opening Trim Cover
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  15. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the lower steering opening trim cover (2).
  16. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the retaining clips on the lower steering opening trim cover (2) and remove.
    Fig 11: Instrument Cluster Trim Bezel/Upper Steering Column Shroud
    GC0147134Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the lower steering column shroud. Refer to SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, LOWER, REMOVAL .
  18. Pull rearward to disengage the retaining clips and remove the instrument cluster trim bezel/upper steering column shroud (1).
  19. Remove the steering column as an assembly,

    Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .

    Fig 12: Center Bezel Hood
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    NOTE:

    Avenger model center bezels shown in illustration. 200C model similar. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL .

  20. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, pull upward to disengage the retaining clips and remove the center bezel hood (1).
    Fig 13: Center Trim Bezel - Avenger
    GC0147128Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  21. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the retaining clips, disconnect and remove the center trim bezel (1).
    Fig 14: Instrument Cluster Hood & Fastener
    GC0157465Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  22. On vehicles so equipped, remove the fastener (2) from within the center stack opening, securing the inner lower corner of the instrument cluster hood (1) to the instrument panel.
    Fig 15: Instrument Cluster Hood Bezel
    GC0147133Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  23. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, pull rearward to disengage the retaining clips and remove the instrument cluster hood (1).
    Fig 16: Instrument Cluster
    GC0147132Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  24. To remove the instrument cluster on 200 models it will necessary to remove the driver side instrument panel bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVER SIDE, REMOVAL .
  25. Remove the instrument cluster (1). Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 17: Glove Box
    GC0147130Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  26. Detach the tether, push in on sides and remove the glove box door (1).
    Fig 18: Push Pin Fasteners & Hush Panel/Silencer
    GC0147142Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  27. Remove the push pin fasteners (2) securing the hush panel/silencer (1).
  28. Remove the silencer (1).
    Fig 19: Glove Box Assembly
    GC0147129Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  29. Remove the fasteners (2, 3, 4, 5) and remove the glove box module (1).
    Fig 20: Radio Mounting Fasteners & Radio
    GC0147126Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  30. Remove and disconnect the radio (2). Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL .
    Fig 21: Fasteners & Radio Support Bracket
    GC0147125Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  31. Remove the fasteners (2) securing the radio support bracket (1).
  32. Remove the radio support bracket (1) from the radio cavity.
    Fig 22: Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connectors
    GC0157464Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  33. Disconnect the occupant restraint control module harness. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  34. Disconnect the left hand vehicle wiring harnesses to the I/P connectors (1, 2 and 3).
    Fig 23: Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Routing Clip & HVAC Housing
    GC0157468Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  35. Unfasten the instrument panel wiring harness (1) routing clip from the left side of the HVAC housing (2).
    Fig 24: Instrument Panel & Amplifier Connectors
    GC0122980Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  36. Disconnect the amplifier connectors (2 and 3).
    Fig 25: RH Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & I/P Connectors
    GC0147160Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  37. Disconnect the RH vehicle wiring harnesses (1, 4) from the I/P connectors (2, 3).
    Fig 26: I/P Connectors & Antenna Harnesses
    GC0122981Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  38. Disconnect the antenna harnesses (3) from the I/P connectors (2, 4).
    Fig 27: Shifter Interlock Cable
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  39. Detach the shifter interlock cable (1) at the I/P.
    Fig 28: Shifter Interlock Cable
    GC0147140Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  40. Disconnect the shifter interlock cable (1).
    Fig 29: Six HVAC Housing Connectors
    GC0147124Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  41. Disconnect the six HVAC housing wiring connectors (1). This includes two connectors to the servos on the left side of the HVAC housing, two connectors to the servos on the right side of the HVAC housing and two connectors to the HVAC blower motor area.
    Fig 30: Three Fence Bolts
    GC0147147Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  42. Remove the fence bolt (1) located near the windshield on the driver side.
    Fig 31: Weather Gasket
    GC0147144Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  43. Remove the weather gasket (1) over the opening located behind the front door. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 32: Front Door, Fender Edge & Bolt
    GC0147143Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Take precautionary measures to prevent damage to the panels and paint finish.

  44. Accessing through the opening between the front door (3) and the fender edge (2), remove the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel at the side. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 33: Floor Vent & Instrument Panel Floor Bracket Bolt
    GC0147145Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  45. Remove the floor vent (2). Repeat for the opposite side.
  46. Remove the instrument panel floor bracket bolt (3). Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 34: PAB Bracket, I/P Structure & Fasteners
    GC0147123Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  47. Disconnect the passenger air bag (PAB) squib connectors.
  48. Remove the bolt (3) securing the PAB bracket to the HVAC housing.
    Fig 35: Instrument Panel Fasteners
    GC0147122Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  49. Remove the two fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel to the vehicle. Repeat on the opposite side.
    Fig 36: Upper Bolts, Retaining Clip & Access Holes
    GC0157467Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  50. In the center stack area, remove the two upper bolts (1) securing the instrument panel to the HVAC housing.
  51. From within the access holes (3) position the insulation aside and remove the two lower bolts securing the instrument panel to the HVAC housing
  52. Unfasten the instrument panel wiring harness and retaining clip (2) from the HVAC housing.
    Fig 37: Alignment Pins & Instrument Panel
    GC0147121Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  53. With the help of an assistant, pull rearward to disengage the alignment pins (2) and remove the instrument panel (1) from the vehicle.
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