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Driver Side

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NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
Fig 1: Driver Side Air Outlet - Install
GC0047190Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
NOTE: Make sure that the air outlet is properly aligned to the instrument panel opening and that the foam seal on the outlet is properly installed.
  1. Carefully separate the upper instrument panel cover (1) from the lower instrument panel cover (2) and install the outboard instrument panel air outlet (3) through the bottom of the instrument panel and connect it to the duct (4).
    Fig 2: Air Outlet Screws - Driver Side
    GC0047180Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Illustration shown with duct removed for clarity.
  2. Through the opening in the instrument panel cluster area, install the one screw (4) that secures the top of the air outlet (2) to the back side of the instrument panel top cover (3). Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
  3. From underneath of the instrument panel, install the two screws (1) that secure the bottom of the air outlet to the back side of the instrument panel top cover and the one screw (5) that secures the instrument panel top cover to the lower cover (6).
    Fig 3: IP Fence Nut - Driver Side
    GC0047179Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Through the defroster grille opening, install the nut (1) that secures the top of the instrument panel (2) to the dash panel (3). Tighten the nut to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
  5. Install the defroster grille onto the instrument panel.
    Fig 4: Upper Cover Screws - Driver Side
    GC0047178Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Install the screws (1) that secure the upper instrument panel cover (2) and the lower instrument panel cover (3) to the driver side end of the instrument panel support (4). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
  7. Install the storage bin into the driver side of the instrument panel. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
  8. Install the end cap onto the driver side of the instrument panel. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
    Fig 5: Lower Cover Screws - Driver Side
    GC0047177Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Install the three screws (1) that secure the lower instrument panel cover (2) to the bottom of the instrument panel support (3). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
  10. Install the knee blocker onto the driver side of the instrument panel.
    Fig 6: Steering Column Support Screws
    GC0047176Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Install the two screws (1) that secure the upper instrument panel cover (2) to the steering column support (3). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
  12. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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