DaimlerChrysler LH New Yorker 1994, Electronic Service Manual

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pull back carpet and use caution when removing
unit. Keep the heater tubes elevated to prevent spill-
age of coolant.
(6) Remove both A/C lines from expansion valve.
Use special tool 7193 to disconnect quick connectors
on A/C lines. Refer to A/C line removal in this section
for complete procedure. After removing lines cap the
expansion valve openings and the A/C hose openings.
This will prevent any dirt or moisture from entering
the refrigerant system during servicing.
CAUTION: The lubricant used in this air condition-
ing system absorbs moisture readily (similar to
brake fluid). Do not leave any portion of the system
open for extended periods of time.
(7) Remove the three retaining nuts from the studs.
These studs project through the dash panel into the
engine compartment.
(8) Remove right and left instrument panel end
caps. These caps are held in place by a series of clips.
(9) Remove right and left interior door post kick
panel.
(10) Remove right side bezel from instrument panel
(Fig. 1).
(11) Remove the radio center bezel which is held in
place by six clips. This can be done by carefully
prying the bezel from the instrument panel.
(12) Remove the radio and heater A/C control head
from the panel and place in a safe area.
(13) Remove the center instrument panel bezel
(Fig. 2). This bezel is held in place by four clips. It can
be removed by carefully prying it from the instrument
panel.
(14) Remove center console from vehicle (if
equipped).
(15) If the vehicle is equipped with a right side air
bag, the glove box must be lowered. The glove box
assembly can be lowered by pressing in on the sides
of the glove box. This will release the glove box and
allow access to air bag mounting screws. There are
four screws located behind the glove box. Remove
these screws and then close the glove box.
(16) Remove lower bolster retaining screws.
(17) Carefully lower the bolster and disconnect the
trunk release and glove box light wiring. Then re-
move the lower bolster from the vehicle.
(18) Remove the instrument panel top cover (Fig.
3). It is held in place by retainer clips at both ends of
the cover. To remove carefully pry upward at one end
of the cover until the clip is disengaged. Proceed to
the opposite side and gradually pry the rear edge of
the top cover along the entire width of the panel.
(19) Remove right and left windshield pilar trim
covers.
(20) Remove five bolts that hold instrument panel
to the cowl. These bolts are located at the base of the
windshield.
(21) Disconnect the DRB scan tool connector from
brace.
Fig. 1 Right Side Bezel Removal
Fig. 2 Center Bezel Removal
Fig. 3 Panel Top Cover
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