Instrument Cluster Replacement
REMOVAL
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.
1. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to: "Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators : Instrument Panel : Service and Repair" Service and Repair
Instrument Cluster Remove/Install:
2. Remove the four screws that secure the instrument cluster to the instrument panel.
3. Pull the instrument cluster rearward to disengage the two self-docking wire harness connectors.
NOTE: The instrument cluster has two self-docking wire harness connectors that will be automatically aligned with, and connected to the instrument panel wire harness when the cluster is installed in the instrument panel.
4. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, pull the instrument cluster rearward far enough to access and remove the gear selector indicator from the back of the cluster housing.
5. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).