Instrument Cluster Lens and Hood Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel.

Instrument Cluster Components:

3. Remove the seven screws that secure the cluster lens and hood to the cluster housing.
4. Remove the cluster lens and the cluster hood from the cluster housing.

CAUTION: Do not touch the face of the gauge mask or the back of the cluster lens with your finger. It will leave a permanent finger print.

5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).