How to Remove Control Panel on Dodge Caravan and Chrysler?

The control panel replacing shows removal and installation procedure for Dodge caravan and Chrysler Town & Country car models.

The procedure for both this car model is similar.

In this chapter complete control panel removal procedure with diagrams is provided.

Its control panel assembly,HVAC module and other related components removal procedure.

As per this ,the details are mentioned below:-----


Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.
Disengage the wiring connectors from behind the HVAC control panel switches.
Remove the screw holding the rear heater-A/C switch to the back of the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.
Disengage the hook securing the bottom of the switch to the back of the panel.
Remove the switch.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Control Assembly Removal Basic details:--

Remove the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.

Disengage the wiring connectors from behind the HVAC control panel switches.

Remove the screw holding the rear heater-A/C switch to the back of the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.

Disengage the hook securing the bottom of the switch to the back of the panel.

Remove the switch.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Fig. To remove the HVAC control panel, detach the cup holder . . .

Fig. . . . and the lower trim . . .

Fig. . . . to access the lower control unit mounting screws

Fig. The upper mounting screws are above the radio

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Pull the cup holder out, then remove the small plastic trim piece between the cup holder and the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.
3. Loosen the 2 lower and 2 upper mounting screws, then remove the HVAC control panel/radio bezel.
4. Disengage the wiring connectors from behind the HVAC control panel switches.

To install:

Fig. Once the screws are removed, unclip the light bulb from the cup holder bracket . . .

Fig. . . . and slide it out . . .

Fig. . . . to allow the control panel to be removed

Fig. Once the unit is detached, unplug the electrical connectors

1. Plug the wiring connectors into the control panel switches.
2. Position the HVAC control panel/radio bezel into the instrument panel. Install and tighten the 2 upper and 2 lower mounting screws.
3. Install the small plastic trim piece between the cup holder and the control panel by firmly pushing in to engage the retaining clips.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Test the control panel for proper function.

These details will help.

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