Instrument Cluster Lens, Hood & Rear Cover

REMOVAL

Cluster Lens And Hood

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. 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. See Instrument Cluster Replacement.

Instrument Cluster Components:

3. Remove the six screws that secure the cluster lens and hood from the front to the cluster housing.
4. Remove the two screws that secure the cluster lens and hood from the rear to the cluster housing.
5. Release the snap clap at the center of the lower edge of the cluster lens and hood that secures it to the cluster housing.
6. Remove the cluster lens and 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.

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

Cluster Housing Rear Cover

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. 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. See Instrument Cluster Replacement.
3. Remove the five screws that secure the rear cover to the cluster housing.
4. Remove the rear cover from the cluster housing.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).