Does anyone know the procedure to fix the following? The dash in my 05 sunk in front of the center speaker.

Bulletin Number: 2301405
Bulletin Date: Mar 2005
Vehicle: 2,005 Chrysler Pacifica
Summary:
DIP OR SAG IN THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10013794 )

 

SUBJECT:
Dip Or Sag In The Center Of The Instrument Panel (IP)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves adding a clip and two pieces of foam under the center of the IP.
MODELS:
2004 - 2005 (CS) Pacifica
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before December 10, 2004 (MDH
1210XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The vehicle operator may notice a dip or sag in the center of the IP, forward of the
instrument panel speaker where the IP meets the instrument panel top cover.
DIAGNOSIS:
Eliminate the possibility that the instrument panel top cover might not be sitting fully in
position. Try pushing down on the instrument panel top cover to verify that all the vertical
attaching clips are seated properly. If the instrument panel top cover is seated properly,
and the IP is still sagging in the center between the IP speaker and the instrument panel
top cover, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 06505678AA Clip
AR (1) 05175979AA Foam, Top Cover
Vehicles built on or after July 30, 2004 through and
including December 10, 2004
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
C-4755 Trim Stick
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disengage the hidden clips attaching the A-pillar trim panel to the A-pillar and remove
the screw (Fig. 1).
NUMBER: 23-014-05
GROUP: Body
DATE: March 9, 2005
Fig. 1 A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER RETAINER PANEL
2 - BODY SIDE ASSEMBLY
3 - A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
4 - A-PILLAR SCREW LOCATION
2. Remove the A-pillar trim from both sides of the vehicle.
3. Using a trim stick, C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs attaching the rear
edge of the top cover to the instrument panel (Fig. 2).
NOTE: The Instrument Panel Top Cover may be hard to unsnap from the instrument
panel. Use care not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel pad.
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Fig. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
2 - AREA TO CHECK FIT AND FINISH
3 - LOCKING TABS
4 - LOCATING PIN(S)
4. Pull the top cover upward to disengage mounting clips attaching the front of the top
cover.
5. Remove the top cover from the vehicle by pulling rearward to disengage the forward
clips.
6. Cover the defroster duct opening to prevent objects from falling into the defroster duct
(Fig. 3).
7. Remove the defroster duct fastener (Fig. 3).
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Fig. 3 DEFROSTER DUCT FASTENER
1 - DEFROSTER DUCT FASTENER
2 - COVER DEFROSTER DUCT OPENINGS (2)
8. On vehicles built on or before July 29, 2004, proceed to Step #10. On vehicles built on
or after July 30, 2004 through and including December 10, 2004, proceed to Step #9.
9. Lift the instrument panel slightly at the defroster duct and place one piece of foam
tape, p/n 05175979AA, with the adhesive side up, between the instrument panel and
the defroster duct on each side of the defroster duct fastener (Fig. 4).
Fig. 4 FOAM TAPE LOCATION
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - SHOP RAG IN DEFROSTER DUCT
3 - BOTH FOAM PIECES IN PLACE
4 - SHOP RAG IN DEFROSTER DUCT
10. Insert the clip, p/n 06505678AA, on the I/P Pad as shown (Fig. 5).
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Fig. 5 INSERT CLIP
1 - CLIP MUST BE BETWEEN THE TWO SLOTS
2 - CLIP (SNAP DOWN ONTO THE DEFROSTER DUCT)
11. Install the defroster duct fastener removed in Step #7. Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m
(17 in. lbs.).
12. Remove the cover from the defroster duct.
13. Place instrument panel top cover into position (Fig. 2).
14. Push the top cover forward to engage the mounting clips on the front of the top cover.
15. Pulling the top cover rearward to engage the locking tabs until tight against the
instrument panel while applying downward hand pressure.
16. Check for proper fit and finish.
17. Position the foot on the A-pillar trim panel into the instrument panel top cover channel
(Fig. 1).
18. Position the A-pillar trim in the vehicle.
19. Align the locator pins.
20. Press on the A-pillar trim panel to engage the locking clips.
21. Clean the inside of the windshield.

 

I had it done on my 04 when it was new. Although it helped a little, it still slightly dipped when it got real hot but not gap like before.

 

Thanks Kevin!

Anyone know how much the dealer might charge to do the work?

 

the tsb pays .3 of an hour U can do this should take 20 min

 

You wouldn't happen to have the images, or a pdf of those would you? especially Fig. 5

Thx again!