INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS TABLE OF CONTENTS page DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET...1 CLOCK...1 ELECTRO MECHANICAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...2 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE...2 HEADLAMP SWITCH...2 SERVICE PROCEDURES CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET CUSTOMER PREFERENCE....3 AND ATC IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR...4 ATC SUN SENSOR...4 BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)... 10 BRAKE LAMP/SPEED CONTROL CUTOUT SWITCH...10 CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET ASSEMBLY...10 CLOCK...11 CLUSTER AND BEZEL...11 CLUSTER LAMPS...11 page CLUSTER MASK/LENS...12 COMBINATION FLASHER...13 CUBBY BIN/STORAGE COMPARTMENT...13 DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH...13 GLOVE BOX DOOR/HANDLE...13 GLOVE BOX LAMP/SWITCH ASSEMBLY...13 HEADLAMP SWITCH...14 HEATER - A/C CONTROLS... 14 IN-DASH CD CHANGER...14 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PAD ASSEMBLY...15 INSTRUMENT PANEL END COVERS - LEFT AND RIGHT...16 INSTRUMENT PANEL FLOOR BIN...16 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER TRIM BEZEL...16 INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER / DUCT.... 16 INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER/TOP COVER...16 ODOMETER...16 RADIO...17 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE... 17 TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH...17 TRIP RESET KNOB...17 UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL (LHS / 300M)...17 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET DESCRIPTION The power feed to the Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet can be HOT (12v - B+) with the ignition ON, or HOT (12v - B+) with the ignition OFF. OPERATION To change the operating mode of the Cigar Lighter/ Power Outlet, refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURES, Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet in this section. CLOCK DESCRIPTION The clock is of analog type, mounted in the instrument panel center air distribution bezel. Fig. 1 Analog Clock 1 SET BUTTONS 2 ANALOG CLOCK OPERATION Refer to the Owner s Manual for setting instructions.

8E - 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) ELECTRO MECHANICAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION The mechanical instrument cluster is an electromechanical module which receives most of its information via the Programmable Communication Interface (PCI) bus. There are three types of clusters. Turn signals Door Ajar Decklid Ajar ABS (optional) Traction Control Active (optional) Traction Control Off (optional) Low Washer Fluid OPERATION The gauges are the magnetic air-core type. When the ignition switch is OFF, the gauge pointers should rest at or below the low graduation. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Fig. 2 Cluster Intrepid/Concorde The Instrument Cluster for the Intrepid and Concorde are almost identical. The gauge and warning lamp location and functionality are identical. The difference being, the Intrepid has white gauges with black numbers with black gauge rings, and the Concorde has black gauges with white numbers and chrome rings around the gauges. Fig. 3 Cluster LHS / 300M Speedometer Tachometer Odometer/trip odometer Fuel gauge Temperature gauge Electronic transmission range The warning and information indicators include the following: Check Engine Airbag Charging system Low oil pressure High temperature Low fuel Seat belt Cruise Brake/park brake High beam CLUSTER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE As a quick diagnosis, the cluster will perform a functional check of the odometer display, transmission range display and warning indicators after the ignition is switched to RUN/START. If the cluster is not receiving any PCI bus messages, the cluster will appear non-functional and no bus will appear in the odometer display. A self-test of the cluster can also be initiated by pressing and holding the odometer reset button and switching the ignition from lock to unlock. The cluster will then step through several displays for functional verification. If the cluster is not functioning properly, refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual. If the cluster is not receiving PCI bus messages, refer to the pre-diagnostic test described in Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual. In order to diagnose the instrument cluster functions, a DRB lll scan tool and the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures Manual are required. If the diagnostic procedure determines that a replacement of an instrument cluster component is required, refer to Cluster and Bezel Removal and Installation in this section. HEADLAMP SWITCH Using an ohmmeter, test for resistance values between the terminals of the switch as shown in the Headlamp Switch Resistance table and (Fig. 4).

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 3 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued) HEADLAMP SWITCH RESISTANCE POSITION TERMINALS RESISTANCE VALUES OFF 6 & 12 3600-5400 PARK LAMP 6 & 12 44.65-49.35 ON PARK LAMP 6 & 12 64.6-71.4 W/FRONT FOG HEADLAMP ON 6 & 12 209.2-231 HEADLAMP 6 & 12 446.5-493.5 W/FRONT FOG AUTO 6 & 12 370.5-409.5 AUTO WFRONT FOG 6 & 12 1251-1529 RHEOSTAT (THUMBWHEEL) DIM POSITION RHEOSTAT (THUMBWHEEL) BRIGHT POSITION (FUNERAL MODE) 6&3 180-1870 (POT) 6 & 3 2280-2520 DOME LAMP 6 & 3 3230-3570 SERVICE PROCEDURES CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET CUSTOMER PREFERENCE This vehicle was delivered with the Cigar Lighter/ Power Outlet activated only when the ignition is ON. To convert the lighter/outlet to operate with the ignition OFF, perform the following: Remove the left instrument panel end cap from the left end of the instrument panel. Remove fuse #6 in the upper right of the junction block (Fig. 5) from its IGN position. Fig. 5 Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Customer Preference Fuse Location 1 FUSE #6 Move the fuse slightly right and insert it in the fuse #6 BAT location in the junction block. Reinstall the left instrument panel end cap. Fig. 4 Headlamp Switch Connector CAUTION: Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle s battery, even when not in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater caution. After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle s battery.

8E - 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND ATC IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR The In-car Temperature Sensor is part of the ATC Control Head and not a separate service part. If defective, the complete ATC head must be replaced. Fig. 6 ATC In-Car Temperature Sensor 1 ATC IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ATC SUN SENSOR Fig. 7 ATC Sun Sensor For installation, reverse the above procedures (2) Remove the instrument upper/top cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper/Top Cover Removal and Installation in this section, (Fig. 8), (Fig. 9) and (Fig. 10). (3) Remove the two sun sensor mounting screws. (4) Disconnect the wire connector and remove the sensor (Fig. 7).

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 5 AND (Continued) Fig. 8 Instrument Panel Components Intrepid

8E - 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) 1 SPEAKER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 3 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP 4 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 5 HOUSING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 6 GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY 7 RADIO 8 CONTROL ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL 9 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 10 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM-CENTER 11 BEZEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 12 SWITCH HEADLAMP 13 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 14 COVER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT/BIN (6 PASS. ONLY) 15 6 PASS. ONLY 16 ASH RECEIVER 17 LEVER, PARKING BRAKE 18 COVER, LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 19 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP 20 COVER, UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 7 AND (Continued) Fig. 9 Instrument Panel Components Concorde

8E - 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) 1 SPEAKER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER 2 COVER, UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 4 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP 5 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 6 GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY 7 CONTROL ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 HOUSING, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 9 RADIO 10 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 11 SWITCH, HEADLAMP 12 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 13 COVER, INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT/BIN (6 PASS. ONLY) 14 ASH RECEIVER 15 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM-CENTER 16 LEVER, PARKING BRAKE 17 COVER, LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 18 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 9 AND (Continued) Fig. 10 Instrument Panel Components LHS/300M

8E - 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) 1 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP 2 COVER, UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 3 LOUVER, AIR OUTLET 4 LOUVER/DEMISTER SIDE WINDOW 5 MODULE, PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG 6 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP 7 GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL 8 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER RIGHT TRIM 9 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM-CENTER 10 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR DISTRIBUTION OUTLET 11 BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 12 STORAGE COMPARTMENT CUBBY BOX 13 LEVER, PARKING BRAKE 14 COVER, LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL-LEFT SIDE 15 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) (1) With the Junction Block/BCM removed from the vehicle, refer to Group 8O, Power Distribution Systems for Removal and Installation. (2) Remove the four BCM attaching screws from the Junction Block. (3) Disconnect BCM from the Junction Block. CIGAR LIGHTER/POWER OUTLET ASSEMBLY (2) Look inside and note position of the retaining bosses (Fig. 11). NOTE: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module is attached to the BCM with three screws. This must be transferred (if equipped) to the new BCM. NOTE: If the BCM is replaced, the Vehicle Theft / Security System (VTSS (if equipped) must be enabled in the new BCM via the DRB lll in order to start the vehicle. Ensure that the wire terminals and connectors are in good condition and connectors are properly installed when reinstalling Junction Block / BCM. BRAKE LAMP/SPEED CONTROL CUTOUT SWITCH (2) Remove the left under instrument panel silencer/duct. (3) Twist and pull the switch assembly rearward from the brake bracket. After switch is free disconnect the wire connector and remove switch. Fig. 11 Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet Base Removal 1 RETAINING BOSSES-ENGAGE PLIERS HERE 2 PARTIALLY REMOVED 3 EXTERNAL SNAP-RING PLIERS 4 PULL BASE OUT-THROUGH MOUNTING RING (3) Using external snap ring pliers with 90 degree tips. Insert pliers with tips against bosses and squeeze forcing bosses out of base. (4) Pull out the base through mounting ring by gently rocking pliers. A tool can be made to do the same. Refer to (Fig. 12). (5) Disconnect the base wires. (6) Set base aside and remove base mount ring.

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 11 AND (Continued) (1) Position mount ring to the instrument panel and feed the wires through ring. Index the cap and the mount ring with the index tab at 9 o clock to the key in the instrument panel. Install the ring. (2) Connect wires to base. Orient base alignment rib at 11 o clock to mate the groove in mount ring at the same location (3) Push base into the bezel till it locks. (4) Install cigar lighter cap and check operation of element. Fig. 13 Analog Clock Removal 1 WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR 2 CLOCK LAMP 3 RETAINING SCREWS Fig. 12 Tool For Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet Removal 1 2.5MM (3/32 INS.) 2 WELD 3 100MM (4 INS.) 4 22.25 TO 22.45MM (7/8 TO 57/64 INS.) CLOCK (1) Open hood. (2) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery remote cable. (3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out instrument panel air distribution outlet bezel that retains the analog clock. (4) Disconnect the one wire connector to the clock. (5) Remove bezel from vehicle. (6) On the bench, remove two retaining screws to analog clock and remove from bezel (Fig. 13). CLUSTER AND BEZEL To service any instrument cluster component, the instrument cluster must be removed from the instrument panel. Use the following procedure: (2) Remove the instrument panel left end cap. (3) Remove steering column shroud cover. (4) Tilt the steering column down into the lowest position. (5) Remove one screw (LHS / 300M) to cluster bezel (6) Remove the items to expose bezel mounting screws. Items vary depending on model. (7) Remove two screws over upper cluster bezel in instrument panel brow area and all remaining attaching screws (four on Intrepid, LHS, and 300M, and five on Concorde). (8) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on the instrument panel cluster bezel, disconnect headlamp switch connector, and remove. (9) Remove the instrument cluster screws. NOTE: Tilt steering wheel down to gain access for instrument cluster removal. (10) Remove the instrument cluster from panel. The instrument panel wiring harness connectors are self-aligning, mounted directly to the rear panel. A force of approximately 9 kilograms (30 lbs.) will be required to disengage the cluster from the connectors and upper clips. In the lower corners of the cluster housing, tabs have been provided so that a hook type device can be used to aid in removal. CLUSTER LAMPS To service instrument cluster lamps, the cluster must be removed from the instrument panel. Refer to

8E - 12 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) Cluster and Bezel Removal and Installation in this section. Refer to (Fig. 14), (Fig. 15), and (Fig. 16) for cluster lamp locations. The lamps that are replaceable are called out on the back cover of the instrument cluster. All other indicators are Light Emitting Diodes (LED s), and are serviced with the cluster assembly. If a LED is non-functional, the entire instrument cluster must be replaced. Refer to the INDICATORS BULBS table for applications. INDICATORS BULBS Fig. 15 Cluster lamps Concorde INDICATOR COLOR BULB # / LED BATTERY RED LED BRAKE RED LED AIRBAG RED LED LOW OIL RED LED SEATBELT RED LED TEMPERATURE RED LED DOOR AJAR RED LED DECKLID AJAR RED LED HIGH BEAM BLUE 74 TURN SIGNALS GREEN 194 CRUISE GREEN 74 TRAC ON GREEN 74 TRAC OFF AMBER LED CHECK ENGINE AMBER LED ABS AMBER LED LOW FUEL AMBER LED LOW WASHER AMBER LED FLUID ILLUMINATION BLUEGREEN 194 Fig. 16 Cluster Lamps LHS / 300M (2) Remove instrument cluster from vehicle. Refer to procedures in this section. (3) Remove two screws to mask/lens (Fig. 17). Fig. 14 Cluster lamps Intrepid CLUSTER MASK/LENS The instrument cluster must be removed for mask/ lens service. Refer to Instrument Cluster and Bezel Removal and Installation in this section. Fig. 17 Instrument Cluster Mask/Lens Retaining Screws 1 MASK/LENS RETAINING TABS 2 RETAINING SCREWS

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 13 AND (Continued) (4) Unsnap seven retaining tabs holding mask/lens to cluster housing (Fig. 18). (5) Remove two retaining screws to cubby bin and remove. For installation, reverse the above procedures DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH Fig. 18 Instrument Cluster Mask/Lens Retaining Tabs Top 1 MASK/LENS RETAINING TABS (5) Separate mask/lens from instrument cluster and remove. COMBINATION FLASHER The combination flasher is located on the left side of the instrument panel, underneath, between the junction block and the brake pedal. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the left side lower instrument panel cover to gain access to Combination Flasher. (2) Slide the Combination Flasher rearward to remove from the electrical bracket. CUBBY BIN/STORAGE COMPARTMENT (2) Remove ash receiver (if applicable). (3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on center trim bezel. Disconnect wiring connectors to HVAC controls, cigar lighter/auxiliary power outlet and traction control switch. (4) Remove instrument panel center trim bezel. REMOVE (2) Remove left instrument panel endcap. Refer to Removal and Installation procedures in this section. (3) Remove left lower instrument panel cover. Refer to Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly Removal and Installation procedures in this section. (4) Pinch four tabs around side of decklid release switch on the rear side of the left lower instrument panel cover, and push switch through opening. GLOVE BOX DOOR/HANDLE (1) Remove the four screws at bottom of glove box door. (2) Open the glove box door and slide sidewalls inboard to remove the door/box assembly from instrument panel. (3) Place the glove box on a cloth to protect the door surface. (4) Remove the nine screws from backside of the door. (5) Separate the inner and outer door. (6) Remove one screw to the handle and latch. (7) Remove handle and latch from outer door. NOTE: If the glove box door is going to be left off for an extended period of time, the Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse should be pulled to maintain battery condition. GLOVE BOX LAMP/SWITCH ASSEMBLY

8E - 14 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) (2) Open the glove box door, and pull out the glove box lamp/switch assembly from upper right hand corner of opening (Fig. 19). (3) Remove the instrument panel center trim bezel and remove the two electrical connectors from the back of the control head and traction control switch (if equipped) (Fig. 20) and (Fig. 21). Fig. 19 Glove Box Lamp/Switch 1 GLOVE BOX LAMP (3) Replace the lamp if necessary. (4) To replace the lamp/switch assembly, disconnect the wire connector. (5) Remove the lamp/switch assembly. Fig. 20 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Removal HEADLAMP SWITCH (2) Remove the left end cover, left instrument panel trim cover, and the cluster bezel. Refer to the various Removal and Installation procedures in this section. (3) Remove the three screws retaining headlamp switch to cluster bezel. (4) Remove headlamp switch from bezel. Twist out lamp sockets are serviceable at this time. Ensure that the switch is seated against the pad. HEATER - A/C CONTROLS (2) Remove the ash receiver assembly, if necessary. Fig. 21 Heater - A/C Control Head Removal 1 RETAINING SCREWS (4) From the back of the center trim bezel, remove the six retaining screws from the heater - a/c control head and remove from the bezel. IN-DASH CD CHANGER Refer to Group 8E-Instrument Panel Systems, In- Dash CD Changer Removal and Installation.

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 15 AND (Continued) INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PAD ASSEMBLY WARNING: DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE NEG- ATIVE BATTERY CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM COM- PONENT OR PROCE- DURE. THIS WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. ALLOW SYS- TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE FOR 2 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING ANY AIRBAG COMPONENTS. Fig. 22 Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal 1 RIGHT STRUT TOWER 2 AIR CLEANER INLET TUBE 3 REMOTE TERMINAL (2) Remove one allen screw to shifter knob. (3) Remove left and right instrument panel end covers. NOTE: On LHS/300M vehicles, the center bezel must be removed prior to the shifter bezel. (4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry up on shifter bezel, disconnect two wire connectors, one illumination bulb socket and remove. (5) Remove two screws from lower instrument panel cover (outside end) and disconnect decklid release switch wiring connector. Pull rearward on lower instrument panel cover releasing clips. Remove cable to brake release handle. Pull rearward and remove cover from vehicle. (6) On six passenger vehicles, remove the lower floor bin and proceed with Step 12. (7) On five passenger vehicles, use trim stick to gently remove center bezel. Disconnect wire harnesses connected to hvac control and traction control switch. (8) Remove bezel from vehicle. (9) Remove two screws to left console side cover, pull outboard and remove from vehicle. (10) Lower glove box door. Remove two screws to right console side cover, pull outboard and remove from vehicle (11) Remove two front bracket screws and two screws inside console bin to remove console. (12) Remove two nuts attaching center lower instrument panel. (13) Remove four bolts to steel reinforcement from bottom of lower instrument panel cover and disconnect 16-way Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) from steel reinforcement. (14) Remove one screw to left floor duct/silencer pad and remove from vehicle. (15) Remove steering column from vehicle. (a) Remove column shrouds. (b) Disconnect shift interlock cable at ignition switch. (c) Disconnect column wiring. (d) Disconnect under column duct section and remove from vehicle. (e) Disconnect and remove left panel A/C outlet duct. (f) Remove four column mounting bolts at brake pedal support bracket. (g) Lower steering column to floor. (16) Disconnect two harness connectors to the hvac housing, the Airbag Control Module (ACM) and two ground eyelets left of the floor tunnel near the bulkhead. (17) Using a trim stick, gently pry out on the left and right A-pillar trim moldings, and slide rearward to remove. (18) Using a trim stick, gently pry up on the instrument panel top cover and remove toward the rear of vehicle. (19) Remove one screw retaining each left and right scuff plate. Using a trim stick, gently pry out on left and right scuff plates and remove from vehicle. (20) Remove three screws to right side cowl panel and remove from vehicle. (21) Remove three screws to left side cowl panel and remove from vehicle. (22) Remove right side under dash silencer/pad. (23) Disconnect the two right side harness connectors to radio antenna and amplifier DIN cable.

8E - 16 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS LH AND (Continued) (24) Disconnect the left side harness connectors to junction block and Body Control Module (BCM). (25) Remove eight remaining instrument panel retaining screws to body. (26) Pull rearward on instrument panel. (27) Make sure that all harnesses are free and clear from snagging. (28) With the help of an assistant, remove instrument panel from vehicle and place on bench. (29) If replacing instrument panel and pad assembly, transfer all parts to new assembly. INSTRUMENT PANEL END COVERS - LEFT AND RIGHT (1) Open the left door and pull on the access handle to disengage the end cover clips. Fuse diagram is located inside the left end cover. Fuse Access is under the left end cover. (2) Open the right door and remove the right end cover by inserting a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), between cap and instrument panel to disengage clips. Remove the weather-strip locally from door opening flange before installing end cover. INSTRUMENT PANEL FLOOR BIN (1) Remove one screw and one push pin to the lower instrument panel. (2) Pull rearward and remove the floor bin. INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER TRIM BEZEL (2) Remove ash receiver (if applicable). (3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on center trim bezel. Disconnect wiring connectors to HVAC controls, cigar lighter/auxiliary power outlet and traction control switch. (4) Remove instrument panel center trim bezel. NOTE: The traction control switch, HVAC control head and cigar lighter/auxiliary power outlet must be transferred to new bezel if being replaced. For installation, reverse the above procedures INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER / DUCT (1) Remove the retaining screw to the instrument panel. (2) Maneuver part and bracket off of the center floor distribution duct. (3) Remove the silencer / duct. INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER/TOP COVER (1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), pry out the left and right a-pillar moldings, slide rearward and remove. (2) Using a trim stick, pry out the left and right a-pillar moldings, slip each end of the top cover disengaging clips. (3) Lift rear edge of the upper/top cover using a trim stick along the rear edge of the upper/top cover. (4) Slide upper/top cover rearward to disengaging the eight clips. (5) Remove the upper/top cover from vehicle. ODOMETER The instrument cluster must be removed for Odometer service. Refer to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation procedures. On Intrepid, Concorde, LHS, and 300M models, the odometer and PRNDL are one assembly retained by three screws. (2) Remove instrument cluster from vehicle. Refer to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation in this section. (3) Remove five cluster back cover retaining screws and remove the cover. (4) Unplug connectors from printed circuit board.

LH INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 17 AND (Continued) (5) Remove cluster mask/lens from instrument cluster. Refer to Mask/Lens Removal and Installation in this section. (6) Remove two screws to Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) display Odometer and remove from cluster. RADIO Refer to Group 8F, Audio System for the proper radio removal and installation procedures. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE Refer to Group 8P, Power Door Locks for Remote Keyless Entry Module Removal and Installation procedures. TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH The traction control switch in located in the upper right trim bezel on the instrument panel. The upper right trim bezel must be removed to service the switch. Refer to Upper Right Trim Bezel Removal and Installation in this section. (1) With the bezel removed, press the tabs in at both sides of the switch and remove the switch from the bezel. (3) Remove five cluster back cover retaining screws and remove the cover. (4) Remove nine screws to Printed Circuit Board and remove. (5) Gently pull Trip Reset Knob from the instrument cluster housing and remove. UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL (LHS / 300M) (2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on center instrument panel bezel. (3) Open glove box and remove four screws along bottom edge of trim bezel. (4) Remove one screw in center bezel area. (5) Loosen the lower right edge of steering column cover, then loosen upper right corner of steering column cover. (6) Using a trim stick, gently pry bezel away from the instrument panel and disconnect the traction control switch connector. (7) Remove upper right trim bezel from vehicle. Check the switch for proper operation. TRIP RESET KNOB The instrument cluster must be removed for Trip Reset Knob service. Refer to Instrument Cluster and Bezel Removal and Installation in this section. (2) Remove instrument cluster from vehicle. Refer to procedures in this section. Fig. 23 Upper Right Trim Bezel 1 TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH 2 UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL (1)