Chrysler Repair: Replacing a 05 PT Cruiser Instrument light, power window switch, instrument bulbs


Question
How do I remove the Instrument Panel to get to the Instrument bulbs?

Answer
Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument Cluster Bezel, Removal.
Remove four screws to the instrument cluster (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) and pull straight back to release off of self-docking connectors (INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVE/INSTALL).


Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out the front power window switch from the instrument panel switch bezel (FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH) and disconnect the switch electrical connector.
Remove HVAC control knobs from control head (HVAC CONTROL KNOBS).
Remove one retaining screw to center bezel inside window switch opening (INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL AND RETAINING SCREW).
Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry the center bezel out of the instrument panel and remove (INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL AND RETAINING SCREW) from vehicle.