How Do You Soundproof A Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The PT Cruiser is a popular wagon sold by the Chrysler Corp. Unlike many other vehicles, the Cruiser’s floor is flat, making it easy to reduce road noise by using soundproofing material. The floor design actually led the Environmental Protection Agency to classify it as a van rather than a car. Begin by installing Dynamat or an equivalent material between the PT Cruiser’s carpet and the floorboard. Remove the shift knob and the center console screws to remove the console. Remove the four bolts mounting each seat to the floor and remove the seats. Pull the carpet from under the side trim panels and roll it backward. Apply a layer of Dynamat across the front floor, then replace the carpet. Pull back the rear carpet to perform the same task. Roll down each window and pull each rubber seal from the window frame housing. Install the new window seals. The seals are self-attaching and require no tools. As vehicles age, the window seals can dry-rot, allowing excessive wind noise into the vehic
