Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Instrument Cluster Removal:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove lower steering column trim panel attaching screws, then pull downward to remove.
3. Through glove compartment, unsnap righthand molding.
4. Loosen steering column support bracket to instrument panel carrier attaching bolts. Do not remove bolts.
5. Gently lower steering column assembly. Use extreme care when lowering steering to prevent damage to column assembly.
6. Remove lefthand trim plate to instrument panel carrier assembly six attaching screws, then unsnap lefthand trim assembly.
7. Remove instrument cluster attaching screws.
8. Pull cluster rearward, then disconnect shift indicator cable.
9. Pull instrument cluster from panel carrier, Fig. 15 then remove.
10. Reverse procedure to install.