Instrument Cluster (IC)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC)

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal

All vehicles
1. If installing a new instrument cluster (IC), upload the instrument cluster (IC) configuration information to the scan tool.
2. Lower the steering column to the lowest position.
3. Remove the 3 screws and the lower steering column cover.
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the brake pedal switch (if equipped).

Navigator
4. Remove the 2 center instrument cluster (IC) finish panel screws.

5. CAUTION: The 2 tabs on the LH A/C register must be pressed to release the LH side of the A/C register from the instrument panel or damage to the center instrument cluster (IC) finish panel will occur.

NOTE: The 2 tabs that retain the LH A/C register can be accessed from the backside of the instrument panel with the lower steering column cover removed.

Press the 2 tabs on the outer edge of the LH A/C register while pulling the instrument cluster (IC) finish panel out from the instrument panel.

Expedition
6. Remove the 2 screws and pull the center instrument cluster (IC) finish panel straight out to release the retainers.

All vehicles
7. Disconnect the dimmer switch electrical connector.
8. If equipped, disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector and air tube from the instrument cluster (IC) finish panel and remove the finish panel.
9. Remove the 4 screws and the instrument cluster (IC).
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation
1. Position the instrument cluster (IC) and install the 4 screws.
- Connect the electrical connector.

2. Position the instrument cluster (IC) finish panel and install the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector and air tube.
3. Connect the dimmer switch electrical connector.
4. Install the instrument cluster (IC) finish panel and the 2 screws.
5. Position the lower steering column cover and install the 3 screws.
- Connect the electrical connector for the brake pedal switch (if equipped).

6. If installing a new instrument cluster (IC), upload the instrument cluster (IC) configuration information to the scan tool.

7. NOTE:
- If a new instrument cluster (IC) is installed, the instrument cluster (IC) and the PCM require a parameter reset to allow the instrument cluster (IC) and the PCM to recognize each other. Failure to carry out the parameter reset to the instrument cluster (IC) and the PCM may result in a no start condition.
- If equipped, the vehicles passive anti-theft system (PATS) keys must be programmed to the new instrument cluster (IC).

Carry out the parameter reset and key programming procedure.