Instrument Cluster Switch Pod - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel (IP) right side duct outlet, Air Outlet - Removal.
3. Remove the IP trim to the left of the switch bank.
4. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the switch-bank (1) to the IP (4).
5. Using a trim stick, pry the switch-bank away from the IP and release the two lower clips (3).





6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the back of the switch-bank assembly (1), . Integrated Center Stack Screen Module - Removal
7. Remove the switch-bank assembly from the vehicle.