Chrysler 300M, Dodge Interpid. Manual - part 357
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, pry out the left and right A-pillar mold-
ings, slide rearward and remove (Fig. 11).
(2) Using a trim stick or equivalent, slip each end
of the instrument panel top cover up to disengaging
clips.
(3) Lift rear edge of the top cover using a trim
stick along the rear edge of the instrument panel top
cover.
(4) Slide the instrument panel top cover rearward
to disengaging the eight clips.
(5) Remove the instrument panel top cover from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place the instrument panel top cover into posi-
tion over the slots for the retaining clips, slide for-
ward and firmly snap into place (Fig. 11).
(2) Firmly push down on the rear of the instru-
ment panel top cover to engage clips.
(3) Place the left and right A-pillar moldings into
position over the retaining clip slots, slide forward
and firmly snap into place.
UPPER RIGHT TRIM
BEZEL(300M)
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post
(Fig. 1).
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, 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 col-
umn cover.
(6) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
bezel away from the instrument panel and disconnect
the traction control switch connector.
(7) Remove upper right trim bezel from vehicle
(Fig. 12).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position upper right trim bezel over slots in
instrument panel and firmly snap into place. If
equipped with traction control, connect connector.
(2) Tighten the lower right edge of steering column
cover, then tighten upper right corner of steering col-
umn cover.
(3) Install the one screw in center bezel area.
(4) Install the four screws along bottom edge of
trim bezel and close glove box.
(5) Position center instrument panel bezel over
slots and firmly snap into place.
(6) Connect the negative battery cable remote ter-
minal to the remote battery post (Fig. 1).
Fig. 11 INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
Fig. 12 UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL
1 - TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
2 - UPPER RIGHT TRIM BEZEL
LH
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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