Instrument Cluster Lens and Hood Replacement

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPONENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Some of the components for the instrument cluster used in this vehicle are serviced individually. The serviced components include: the instrument cluster indicator lamp and illumination lamp bulbs (including the integral bulb holders), the instrument cluster housing rear cover, and the instrument cluster housing (including the trip odometer reset knob, the cluster mask and the instrument cluster electronic circuit board). Following are the service procedures for the instrument cluster components.

This procedure applies to each of the cluster illumination lamps or indicator lamp bulbs and bulb holder units. However, the illumination lamps and the indicator lamps use different bulbs and bulb holder unit sizes. They must never be interchanged. Be certain that any bulb holder removed from the electronic circuit board is reinstalled in the correct position.

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the instrument cluster, the electronic circuit board and/or the gauges.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS 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.

CLUSTER LENS AND HOOD

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation.
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. Gently pull the cluster lens, hood and mask unit away 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.

INSTALLATION

1. Align the cluster lens and hood unit with the cluster housing.

2. Press firmly and evenly on the cluster lens and hood unit to install it onto the cluster housing.

3. Be certain that the snap clip on the center of the lower edge of the cluster lens and hood that secures it to the cluster housing is fully engaged.

4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the cluster lens and hood from the back of the cluster housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).

5. Install and tighten the six screws that secure the cluster lens and hood from the front of the cluster housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).

6. Install the instrument cluster into the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation.

7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.