Instrument Panel Gear Selector Indicator Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.


1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement
3. Remove the two screws that secure the gear selector indicator mechanism to the rear of the instrument cluster housing.
4. Remove the gear selector indicator mechanism from the cluster housing.
5. Remove the steering column opening cover and knee blocker from the instrument panel. Steering Column Opening Cover and Knee Blocker Replacement
6. Disengage the loop end of the gear selector indicator cable from the lever on the left side of the steering column.
7. Squeeze the sides of the plastic adjuster bracket to disengage the tabs that secure it to the sides of the steering column window.
8. Remove the gear selector indicator mechanism and cable unit from the instrument panel.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the gear selector indicator mounting screws to 2.2 N-m (20 in. lbs.). Check gear selector indicator for proper calibration. If adjustment is needed refer to: " Steering and Suspension : Steering : Steering Column : Service and Repair." Service and Repair